What kind of tortoise is this

[Paulaannlenk]

I just rescued this little guy or girl. Can anyone give me an idea what kind it is???

 

[Paulaannlenk]

I just rescued this little guy can anyone tell me what kind he is

 

[bouaboua]

Welcome to the forum.

Looks like a California desert tortoise to me. But I can be wrong.

@Yvonne G should know exactly what s/he is.

Welcome.

 

[ascott]

View attachment 151422 I just rescued this little guy can anyone tell me what kind he is

Where did you rescue this tortoise from?

 

[dovelett15]

Welcome!

I also agree it is a Calif. Dessert Tortoise.

 

[Yvonne G]

That's a desert tortoise, Paula. They're protected by law.

 

[Paulaannlenk]

Welcome to the forum.

Looks like a California desert tortoise to me. But I can be wrong.

@Yvonne G should know exactly what s/he is.

Welcome.

Welcome to the forum.

Looks like a California desert tortoise to me. But I can be wrong.

@Yvonne G should know exactly what s/he is.

Welcome.

Welcome to the forum.

Looks like a California desert tortoise to me. But I can be wrong.

@Yvonne G should know exactly what s/he is.

Welcome.

Welcome to the forum.

Looks like a California desert tortoise to me. But I can be wrong.

@Yvonne G should know exactly what s/he is.

Welcome.

Thank you

 

[Paulaannlenk]

Where did you rescue this tortoise from?

He or she roamed into my fathers back yard.

 

[Paulaannlenk]

Welcome!

I also agree it is a Calif. Dessert Tortoise.

Thank you so much

 

[Paulaannlenk]

That's a desert tortoise, Paula. They're protected by law.

Thank you.

 

[Paulaannlenk]

Thanks you to those that have replied to me. I'm happy to know that there will be help for me. I'm sure I will have more questions. Have a great evening everyone

 

[Yvonne G]

He or she roamed into my fathers back yard.

Did you try to find the tortoise's owner? You can put up fliers on the utility poles in your dad's neighborhood, place an ad on Craigslist and found ads in the paper are free.

 

[Paulaannlenk]

Yes, my father did.

 

[ascott]

I just rescued this little guy or girl. Can anyone give me an idea what kind it is???

Where do you live? Do you live in California?

 

[ascott]

He or she roamed into my fathers back yard.

Do you live in an area that is near a desert?

 

[ascott]

Do you live in an area that is near a desert?

Well, not you but your fathers property? What state are you in?

 

[Paulaannlenk]

Well, not you but your fathers property? What state are you in?

Hi there, sorry not getting back to you. Yes, we live in Cali. In the high desert.

 

[ascott]

Hi there, sorry not getting back to you. Yes, we live in Cali. In the high desert.

I also live in the High Desert, Apple Valley...over by the Marianas.....the reason for all of my questions is, where about do you live in the High Desert? I mean there are some places that this species still roams wild....I am just curious if indeed this guy is wild...I am only asking that because of the shell and the over look of the tortoise???? Sometimes folks near Barstow, Newberry Springs, Fort Irwin, Edwards and near Calico often have them stroll right onto their property and they then swoop em up believing they are lost and need rescuing???? I am not saying this is what happen but I am always just curious in the possible event it may have happened...