What type of tortoise?
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Alexio
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Where do you live?
Arizona but I have a feeling he was a pet that got left behind because there is no way in or out for him. I just bought the house
Looks like a gopherus agassazii (desert tortoise). Is there any way to contact the previous owners? Maybe, when it came time to move, they couldn't find him.
I'd like to see a bigger picture to be sure of the I.D. It could also be a Greek, hard to tell from the picture.
I'd like to see a bigger picture to be sure of the I.D. It could also be a Greek, hard to tell from the picture.
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Hi Alli
They left a lot behind they moved states so I think they intentionally left him . The realtors had contact with them and they never mentioned it. I'm happy to care for him tho!
He looks a bit unkept and was hissing at me. I put him in the wet grass and he started chowing down and following me around
Desert Tortoise Gopherus agassizii
eric joranson
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following you around after it discovers you are the food bringer.....must have been a pet.
shelledfrens
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Do you plan to take care of him?
shelledfrens
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Good to hear! Good luck!
Do a little research and apply to adopted him/her. Here is the link for Arizona Game and Fish on care, may not be best, and how to adopt:
https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/nongamemanagement/tortoise/captivecare/
There can be fines if you do not register the tortoise, so it is best to follow the rules. Also, if you have any questions, please post to the forum, great deal of knowledge on here and A LOT of helpful people.
