HI!
New here. Friends of ours found a tortoise in their neighborhood and decided to keep him. But, their dogs weren't having it. So, they asked if we could take him since our yard is big and seems tortoise-friendly.
Pablo has been with us for a couple of weeks. Just trying to verify that he is a desert tortoise. We live in the Santa Clarita valley (north of L.A.) so I thought maybe he had been wild. But, he has warmed up to us so quickly, enjoys eating from our hands and comes out to greet us when we step outside. I'm now wondering if he was someone's pet before my friends found him.
Can anyone tell me from the pic if they believe I'm right on the desert tortoise label? Also, since his arrival I notice he is now missing a rear toenail. No blood, the area is not infected, but I'm hoping it's not painful and was wondering if it will grow back? Poor guy.
Thanks so much and I'm appreciating all of the information on this site for proper care of our newest family member.
New here. Friends of ours found a tortoise in their neighborhood and decided to keep him. But, their dogs weren't having it. So, they asked if we could take him since our yard is big and seems tortoise-friendly.
Pablo has been with us for a couple of weeks. Just trying to verify that he is a desert tortoise. We live in the Santa Clarita valley (north of L.A.) so I thought maybe he had been wild. But, he has warmed up to us so quickly, enjoys eating from our hands and comes out to greet us when we step outside. I'm now wondering if he was someone's pet before my friends found him.
Can anyone tell me from the pic if they believe I'm right on the desert tortoise label? Also, since his arrival I notice he is now missing a rear toenail. No blood, the area is not infected, but I'm hoping it's not painful and was wondering if it will grow back? Poor guy.
Thanks so much and I'm appreciating all of the information on this site for proper care of our newest family member.