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Hi,
I live in the coastal mountains of California under the redwood trees. Not exactly prime tortoise territory, I wouldn't think. A local found a tortoise in her yard and brought it to my school to become a classroom pet.
She was told it was a Desert Tortoise. I'm not so sure.
I've posted some pictures here on Flickr. I've also attached 1 shot here. If someone could take a look, I'd really appreciate it. It doesn't seem like a Desert Tortoise would make a good indoor pet (after reading about them all night).
One thing I've noticed that may not show up well enough on the pictures is that she (right?) has 3 toes on her back legs and 5 on her front legs.
I've already purchased a 54 gallon tub, sand, and a heat lamp to keep it comfortable until we figure out what to do with this poor thing.
Thanks for your help!
I live in the coastal mountains of California under the redwood trees. Not exactly prime tortoise territory, I wouldn't think. A local found a tortoise in her yard and brought it to my school to become a classroom pet.
She was told it was a Desert Tortoise. I'm not so sure.
I've posted some pictures here on Flickr. I've also attached 1 shot here. If someone could take a look, I'd really appreciate it. It doesn't seem like a Desert Tortoise would make a good indoor pet (after reading about them all night).
One thing I've noticed that may not show up well enough on the pictures is that she (right?) has 3 toes on her back legs and 5 on her front legs.
I've already purchased a 54 gallon tub, sand, and a heat lamp to keep it comfortable until we figure out what to do with this poor thing.
Thanks for your help!