my new tortoise doesn't stand up...

[SnakeyeZ]

Ah okay, well that's great that your giving hima second chance.

Sorry if I came across ignorant - I just see alot of "I just bought this now how do I take care of it" and I get a little anoid with it. (Not this forum, or this thread in specific either!). I'm a huge fan and promoter of "Research before you buy".

 

[Skyler Nell]

I'm almost positive that this is a Texas Tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri).
It lacks a Nuchal shute, and the coloring, and head shape look more like Texas.
This little guy looks nothing like my Desert Tortoises.
Not that it would vary the care, but just wanted to give my opinion.

Here's a reference: http://www.tortoise.org/archives/gophdiff.html

And good job with the care I'm glad he is doing better!

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't think you can go by the nuchal scute area because this little guy is deformed there. If memory serves me correctly, Leebug (Lee) was told by both her vet (a good tortoise vet) and by the Arizona Game and Fish department that she had a desert tortoise.

It really doesn't make any difference to the care the tortoise receives. Same care for both species. Would be nice to know for sure though, huh?

 

[Leebug]

As long as the care is the same for both species, it doesn't matter much to me
He's just so darn cute!!!
Even tho, he poo'd on me y-day~ I'm still head-over-heels for the lil bugger


Franklin: "It wasn't me!!!"

 

[armandoarturo]

yeah, it doesnt really matter, and it doesnt makes a difference x)