Hi guys, thanks for the advice. We didn't release it, he's still with us. I think mtclong is correct and it does very much look like a yellow marginated box turtle. Extremely rare and protected. If no one claims it we will take it to the Laguna Beach animal rescue. We bought it some food...
Thanks guys. We are located in south Orange County, Ca. She asked around but nobody is claiming her. There is a stream nearby that houses other turtles that we will take it to since neither of us will be able to care for it.
A friend found this tortoise in her back yard. Can anyone tell me what kind it is? We had California desert tortoises in the past so when I saw this one I wasn't too sure that it was even a tortoise and not a turtle. Any help identifying would be appreciated!
Would love to adopt an adult , juvenile OR a hatchling. We previously owned a home in Pasadena that came with a 30 year old DT but we didnt want to relocate her from her home when we sold so the new owners agreed to take her. Miss having a tort in the family. We would love to adopt one and we...