"African" tortoise in SoCal

[Floof]

Cross-posting because I REALLY don't think this is an African tortoise... In fact, I'd hazard a guess this guy is breaking a very specific law by trying to blatantly sell this lovely tort!

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pet/3392070858.html
"Looking for a new home for Timmy the African Tortoise he weighs 11pounds and is 14 inches long. Very nice tamed and friendly Tortoise does not bite. Timmy needs a yard and more space to rome around asking for a rehoming fee of $1000 OBO please call Timmy needs home by Nov 14th or ASAP call Text or email anytime"

Thoughts?

 

[l0velesly]

Yeah, looks like a desert tortoise to me :O

 

[LuckysGirl007]

RE: "African" tortoise in SoCal

Is it another rare African Desert tortoise that likes to eat fish???

 

[kimber_lee_314]

It is a California desert tortoise. He probably doesn't know what he has. I will send him a nice email explaining the law.

 

[Floof]

Thank you, Kimber!

Kim-- LOL! I dunno, this looks more like the beach-dwelling variety to me. The rare African Beach Tortoise. They much prefer the taste of jackalopes.

 

[Tom]

Sounds like someone fishing for a victim to me. If he really thought is was some species of "African" tortoise, why would he be asking $1000?

 

[kimber_lee_314]

I actually received a thank you from this person.

 

[LuckysGirl007]

RE: "African" tortoise in SoCal

Wow! Hope it was genuine.

 

[Floof]

That's great!