Please help me identify
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Hi 1mozart:
You have a desert tortoise there (Gopherus agassizii). From the looks of him he has spent way too much time indoors.
What would you like us to call you?
and may we know appx. where in the world you are?
Hi 1mozart:
You have a desert tortoise there (Gopherus agassizii). From the looks of him he has spent way too much time indoors.
What would you like us to call you?
and may we know appx. where in the world you are?
RE: Please help my identify
Hello and welcome to the forum...
Hello and welcome to the forum...
Welcome!
Hi Bill:
Yes, she probably DOES know people. She is someone's escaped pet. I can tell this because of her shell. She has been raised indoors from the time she was a tiny baby.
I'm not familiar with the Arizona state laws regarding the desert tortoise, but here in Calif. one needs to apply for a permit to keep them, as they are protected.
It might be nice if you were to try to find this tortoise's owners. I'm sure they must be heart broken to think he is out in the world by himself. But if you can't find them and decide to keep the tortoise, we'll be happy to help you and answer your questions so you can give him the best care possible.
Yes, she probably DOES know people. She is someone's escaped pet. I can tell this because of her shell. She has been raised indoors from the time she was a tiny baby.
I'm not familiar with the Arizona state laws regarding the desert tortoise, but here in Calif. one needs to apply for a permit to keep them, as they are protected.
It might be nice if you were to try to find this tortoise's owners. I'm sure they must be heart broken to think he is out in the world by himself. But if you can't find them and decide to keep the tortoise, we'll be happy to help you and answer your questions so you can give him the best care possible.
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Arizona laws and regs on dt's are tough.
Thats kinda how i got my dt. Came into my work after a dog bit it in the desert. I got it healthy and fostered it, and decided to keep it. DT's are great. Its always been my goal to have a desert tort. I have had other torts species, but desert torts are just awsome and mine is way more active and friendly than any sulcata or leopard i have ever had
Thats kinda how i got my dt. Came into my work after a dog bit it in the desert. I got it healthy and fostered it, and decided to keep it. DT's are great. Its always been my goal to have a desert tort. I have had other torts species, but desert torts are just awsome and mine is way more active and friendly than any sulcata or leopard i have ever had
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