View attachment 189637 View attachment 189638can somebody please help? Is this a turtle or a tortoise? If you know please tell me what species and how you know thank you.
No it's not an eastern box turtle, definitely a tortoise. I don't think it's a desert either. . Possibly a gopher tortoise. Pics not really good on my phone thoughAlso how do you know its a tortoise? My farther in law says its an eastern box turtle.
Someone will be able to positively identify it soon and then they can point you to the caresheets. If not soon, when I can get to a computer I can see the pic better. Did you find it?Ok thanks. If you can positively identify it it would really be appreciated. And any tips on how to properly take care of it to make sure this little guy has a nice long life.
I believe it is a Leopard Tortoise.View attachment 189637 View attachment 189638can somebody please help? Is this a turtle or a tortoise? If you know please tell me what species and how you know thank you.
I believe it is a Leopard Tortoise.
Gopher tortoises are federally protected. It is illegal to possess this tortoise.
Here in CA we have to get a permit to keep our species of Gopherus. I'm not sure what your laws are in FL.
The problem is they said someone gave it to them that couldn't care for it any longer, I don't think it can just be released now.Nope, Tom is right. It is a gopher tortoise, Gopherus polyphemus. And in Florida it is illegal to keep it. The tortoise needs to be released where it was found.
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