Tortoise Identification

[j7430g]

Can you guy please help me identify thise type of tortoise I acquired yesterday. The tortoise is about 16 inches long and about 15 pounds.

 

[Yvonne G]

It's a Geochelone sulcata, and about 10 years old. He will grow to about 150lbs and they don't hibernate (means you have to keep him warm in the winter).

 

[j7430g]

Thank you so much Yvonne. I really appreciate it.