Found a tortoise need help identify what tortoise it is

[alfredusprimus]

So a family member was outside there house and a guy was walking around with a tortoise and they took it because they thought it was one of there's, however it turned out it wasn't so know they have this tortoise and they don't know what it is. so i want to know if anyone can help identify what this tortoise is

This picture isn't the best as it was the only one they could get it at the time so if its that bad i can ask them to try and get some more photos

 

[wellington]

Picture of the front would help. Also what state?
It's either a sulcata or a desert tortoise but need to see the head, front legs front of shell around the head.

 

[alfredusprimus]

Picture of the front would help. Also what state?
It's either a sulcata or a desert tortoise but need to see the head, front legs front of shell around the head.

We are in the UK just messaged them so just got to wait for them to get back to me

 

[wellington]

In the UK it's not likely a desert tortoise as they are an American native that is not allowed to be sold past state lines.
If it's as big as it looks in the picture it would be a sulcata but I don't think they are very common over there.
Yes more pictures would help.

 

[Jennpaints]

Possibly a sulcata, hard to see from this photograph above.

 

[TammyJ]

We definitely need more and better shots, and one of the plastron (underbelly).

 

[Tom]

So a family member was outside there house and a guy was walking around with a tortoise and they took it because they thought it was one of there's, however it turned out it wasn't so know they have this tortoise and they don't know what it is. so i want to know if anyone can help identify what this tortoise is

This picture isn't the best as it was the only one they could get it at the time so if its that bad i can ask them to try and get some more photos

Most of the features that would help us identify the species are hidden in this picture. Legs, face/head, nuccal scale... The carapace looks like it could be a sulcata. If it is a sulcata, it needs to be kept warm day and night. No lower than 80 degrees F ever.

 

[alfredusprimus]

Picture of the front would help. Also what state?
It's either a sulcata or a desert tortoise but need to see the head, front legs front of shell around the head.

Most of the features that would help us identify the species are hidden in this picture. Legs, face/head, nuccal scale... The carapace looks like it could be a sulcata. If it is a sulcata, it needs to be kept warm day and night. No lower than 80 degrees F ever.

In the UK it's not likely a desert tortoise as they are an American native that is not allowed to be sold past state lines.
If it's as big as it looks in the picture it would be a sulcata but I don't think they are very common over there.
Yes more pictures would help.

We definitely need more and better shots, and one of the plastron (underbelly).

Possibly a sulcata, hard to see from this photograph above.

 

[zolasmum]

We are in the UK just messaged them so just got to wait for them to get back to me

I'm not quite clear - was the tortoise found in the UK, or is the family member in the USA ?
Angie

 

[leoturt]

cute guy, looks like a sulcata to me. Just make sure to keep it at minimum 80F until further action is taken. Cold temps can really hurt them. And make sure any grass/plants it eats have not been treated with chemicals, pesticides etc.

 

[TammyJ]

Definitely a Sulcata.

 

[TammyJ]

Definitely a Sulcata.

Are you quite sure about that, Tammy?

 

[Markw84]

It is definitely a Sulcata.

 

[Jennpaints]

A sulcata! Going to need heat, grass/greens, and a lot of room to roam!

 

[LeoTheWaywardTortoise]

Are you quite sure about that, Tammy?

Tammy, your replies to yourself always make me laugh. 😄