Rescued tortoise. Help me identify species??

[Mikeedubb]

Hey guys so today I rescued this poor tortoise named CC from a lady that couldn't care for him anymore. This poor guy was living in the tiniest enclosure with a piece of carpet for his bedding with no hides or anything.

He is 12 years old and I imagine he lived this way his entire life =(

I am having a hard time figuring out the species of tortoise that he is and was wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction so I can get him the proper care this poor guy deserves.

I will post some pictures hopefully you guys can help me out

 

[Jlant85]

correction, TURTLE! =P a boxie =)

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now the subspecies im not very familiar with but im sure its a box turtle =)

 

[Mikeedubb]

Another picture

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correction, TURTLE! =P a boxie =)

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now the subspecies im not very familiar with but im sure its a box turtle =)

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awesome thanks so much, i was under the impression that turtles were aquatic and not land but i guess you learn something new every day!

guess thats why i couldn't find what species he was i was only looking for tortoises.!

 

[Laura]

think woodsy... damp, water, bugs, worms, hides, bushes, sunshine...

 

[Jlant85]

Ornated box turtle I think is what you got yupp yupp

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Oh also male by the way ^_^

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Can tell by the devilish handsome look he got. Plus his eyes are orange reddish color ^_^

 

[lisa127]

That is a three toed box turtle. The care is the same as for the eastern box turtle.

 

[Mikeedubb]

Awesome guys thanks so much! building a tortoise table for him tomorrow so hopefully he can have a life that these beautiful animals deserve.

i feel so bad for him living in a tiny aquarium for 12 years =(

i will hopefully give him a better life!

he is still reluctant to eat which i ope will go away once he get settled.!

 

[lutinorob]

It is a three toed box turtle

 

[diamondbp]

You have a pretty male 3toedbox turtle

 

[TortsNTurtles]

He is beautiful! Poor guy looks so dry. I am glad you are giving him a good home .

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

I agree it's a 3toed box and if you want it to eat give it a worm if the worm moves around Evan if the boxy isn't hungry he will grab for the movement .

 

[lynnedit]

He needs a daily soak and access to water. I bet he will spend a lot of time in it. They are land turtles, but they spend time in streams and shallow pools of water, often several visits on and off through the day.
He may need to be better hydrated before he shows much interest in food.

So glad you are taking him in!