No! It's infinite!Is there no end to human stupidity?
No! It's infinite!Is there no end to human stupidity?
Not only dumb as box of rocks but selfcentered and cruel! That's a horrible story!
Classic example of "good intentions" versus "results". I know I'm hell bound no matter, but still get to control "intentions" and seek "results". Though not mutually exclusive, they do seem to run apart from each other to a great extent.Is there no end to human stupidity?
Never seen an eastern box turtle in the wild here in Michigan. Would love to someday!! I know their numbers have decreased greatly in the past few years, mostly due to habitat loss from human development. I've probably seen all our aquatic turtles outdoors at some point though. Not always "fun" to see the mighty snapper though...!you are telling me you have NEVER seen a wild box turtle Or water turtle...
Would that be the case in Orlando as well though due to it being heavy with tourists?I believe you won't have an issue seeing a gopher tortoise in central Florida. I have 4 burrows on my property alone . .. And have one just outside the gate that most mornings I have to wait for him to get in before closing the gate ..
Great advice! Thanks so much. I don't mind making the 2 hour drive if it means getting to see some wild tortoises - thanks for your helpAll over Florida around state parks. I recommend Myakka state forest, it's about 2 hrs south west towards sarasota from Orlando. But on another note, you can find them around orlando by lake Apopka
Would that be the case in Orlando as well though due to it being heavy with tourists?
Great advice! Thanks so much. I don't mind making the 2 hour drive if it means getting to see some wild tortoises - thanks for your help
That was so heartbreaking.Not only dumb as box of rocks but selfcentered and cruel! That's a horrible story!
I totally respect and appreciate I can't disturb them and I don't want to disturb them at all. It's one of the reasons seeing a wild tortoise is a dream of mines - because they are wild that's what makes it so special and I wouldn't want to take that away. Maybe a dozen picturesMight have to drive out a bit.. 10-20minutes and find a field... If the sun is out the tortoises will be out..there protected..it's a crime to disturb them....I brought a piece of property to flip with a modular home... Building inspector came to inspect and had me stop work because there were two tortoise burrows under the trailer... We came to an agreement.. I lhad them leave one panel off the skirting so the tortoises can come and go as they please..
Same here. I'm just fascinated watching torts going about their day!I totally respect and appreciate I can't disturb them and I don't want to disturb them at all. It's one of the reasons seeing a wild tortoise is a dream of mines - because they are wild that's what makes it so special and I wouldn't want to take that away. Maybe a dozen pictures
Can't wait to go to Florida myself. I love the palm trees there and Key West was pretty awesome! No idea when we'll be planning our Florida trip.Thanks guys! Feels like it's going to be much easier to see them from what I initially anticipated I'll let everyone see the pictures when I get back - really exciting. Everybody from Florida or anywhere else in the world where there are wild tortoises are very lucky!
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My security camera caught this pic... This guy comes in through gate and strolls all over the place. A few times I had to move him out of the garage. Absolutely no fear of people.
Fern Forrest nature center has a VERY large population.Is there a state/national park in Florida that has a larger population of gopher torts? If so, I'll add it to my list of destinations for my next Florida trip!!