Noise and how a tortoise hears

[Bob’sMom]

Hi all. I have a 14 year old African Leopard tortoise who lives free range in my backyard. Recently, I’ve also had a gopher move in and destroy my garden. I have had no luck catching it with traps. A neighbor suggested I use one of the sound deterrents. But my worry is my tortoise, Bob. How will it affect him? Will it be a bother to him as well?? How exactly does my tortoise hear and will a constant noise used to deter moles and gophers bother Bob as well??

Thank you!

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I have never heard about those devices. My guess would be that it would affect Bob too.

Here is a thread you can look at for guidance:

Can tortoises hear and respond to hearing.

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tortoiseforum.org

@Yvonne G can probably guide you to who to contact about the gopher.