Hello all. Just stumbled across the tort forum on a google search for Texas tortoises. I live in Albuquerque NM. I've had a Texas tortoise since 02. Rescued from a busy highway in northern NM. It is a personable family member and has grown considerably since ive had it. Its an outdoor pet and hibernates every winter for about 7 months. Was told by a local turtle and tortoise club that it is female yet the bottom is concave. Turtles have always been my favorite animal since childhood. I hope to learn more about my tx tortoise and other turtles & tortoises on this forum. Thanks