Need help identifying

[TabbyDawn]

Hello! I just found this guy/girl in my drive way. I'm not sure what kind it is or if it's male or female. I have a RES but I've never had one of these guys before any info is greatly appreciated! Thankyou!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi
It looks to be a lost Calf. Desert tort !

 

[mike taylor]

It's a California desert tortiose . Where are you located? @Yvonne G. Can help you with more information.

 

[TabbyDawn]

Hi
It looks to be a lost Calf. Desert tort !
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Thankyou!

 

[TabbyDawn]

It's a California desert tortiose . Where are you located? @Yvonne G. Can help you with more information.

I'm in Southern California. Thankyou!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome!

Have you tried to find its owner?

 

[TabbyDawn]

Hi, and welcome!

Have you tried to find its owner?

I havnt had the time to just yet I'm going to put up signs tomorrow and hopefully find the owner but none of my neighbors around here own a tortoise. I'm not sure how far they roam.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
They can roam for many, many miles.
And then, sometimes go home again.

 

[RosemaryDW]

Welcome from another Southern California owner!

If you are in the Inland Empire, it is not unsual to have a neighbor who picked one out of the desert illegally, or who had a family member do so.

And of course folks from all over Southern California have adopted one from a rescue society.

Good luck finding its owner; we’re here to help in the meantime!