Saw this tort, just wondering what kind

[purpod]

Looks like you've already gotten the word about housing different species together so I will just say... CONGRATS on your new family member! {S}he is a beauty!

Have fun,
Purpod

 

[aktech23]

Hiya Jen ~

"Actually Purpod unless the laws have changed in AZ since I last reviewed them, you don't need a permit unless you house more DT's then people in your home, and then at that point there are a couple of different permit choices, But I will look at the laws again to confirm this."

Xllnt info, GF! Thanx a bunch for the clarification. I know that here in Cali, you must have as permit from the Dept. of Fish & Game to own any DT.

Great post Jen!
Purpod

I live in phoenix, they place the native torts in homes actually. you cannot remove them from the state, but they are looking for people to adopt them.

I was looking into getting one when my wife found a sulcata walking down the street. we tried to find it's owner but never did. so I ended up with a sulcata as opposed to a DT.

http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/desert_tortoise.shtml
http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/w_c/tortoise/new/ArizonaTurtleAdoptionFacilities.pdf

 

[krissy2288]

its a DT but it probably grew up in a darker enviroment,,, its just adaption