What kind of tortoise is this my gf has it?

Waltumus

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I agree with zero pilot. I think its a desert tortoise, they roam around the Southern Cali area from what I understand but i could be wrong.
 

Isaiah

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California my gf had it since it was a baby its 10 years old now
 

Yvonne G

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Most desert tortoise's eyes look like that.
 

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Desert Tortoises are so personable. He looks like he could use a good warm soak as he looks very dry.
 

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Yeah he loves me, he will come to me as soon as he sees me then ill sit down and he will rest his head on my thigh
 

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When I first saw the picture my instinct was to say he's a Texas tortoise. But he has a nuchal scute. But then, some Texas tortoises have a nuchal scute. So maybe he's a cross between the desert and the Texas. Can I please see a plastron picture of the tortoise? Turn him on his back and hold the camera above him for a straight down shot.
 
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