adore
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A couple weeks ago I found a male Sulcata wandering the street of Lancaster, CA. It was across the street from a large patch of desert so part of me wonders if he was dropped off there... But don't worry, I'm doing my best to reunite him with his owner if they are searching for him.
He's about 12" long x 9.5" wide (that's just the shell) and has some pyramiding.
I'm asking people to send me pictures of their Sully if they think it's him so I don't end up sending him home with someone who's just trying a score a free tortoise. I have "Found" flyers up at all the local pet stores that would display them, one at Animal Control, an add on 3 "pet finding" websites, as well as a Craigslist add. So far I've had about 6 people who are missing Desert Torts (confuses me, aren't they protected as a native species?) and 3 people who want him if his owners don't show up. But I feel very protective of him and if I do eventually need to rehome him you can bet I won't be doing it lightly
I have done a lot of research since day 1 to learn about his habitat & care. This forum has been so helpful!! I still have questions which I'll ask in another post.
If I don't find his owner(s) I am thinking of keeping him myself, but I'm not yet positive that I can create the habitat and life he deserves. I'm giving it a lot of thought while I wait for his people to find him, if they want to.
If you know anyone in Lancaster, California who is missing a male Sulcata they can TEXT me a description of their Sully & PHOTOS to 661-674-0558
Thanks!
He's about 12" long x 9.5" wide (that's just the shell) and has some pyramiding.
I'm asking people to send me pictures of their Sully if they think it's him so I don't end up sending him home with someone who's just trying a score a free tortoise. I have "Found" flyers up at all the local pet stores that would display them, one at Animal Control, an add on 3 "pet finding" websites, as well as a Craigslist add. So far I've had about 6 people who are missing Desert Torts (confuses me, aren't they protected as a native species?) and 3 people who want him if his owners don't show up. But I feel very protective of him and if I do eventually need to rehome him you can bet I won't be doing it lightly
I have done a lot of research since day 1 to learn about his habitat & care. This forum has been so helpful!! I still have questions which I'll ask in another post.
If I don't find his owner(s) I am thinking of keeping him myself, but I'm not yet positive that I can create the habitat and life he deserves. I'm giving it a lot of thought while I wait for his people to find him, if they want to.
If you know anyone in Lancaster, California who is missing a male Sulcata they can TEXT me a description of their Sully & PHOTOS to 661-674-0558
Thanks!
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