Sulcata?

[Terri Lynn]

Is this tortoise a sulcata?

 

[TechnoCheese]

Nope, I believe that’s a desert tortoise.

 

[Bambam1989]

No, this appears to be a species of desert Tortoise.
Others with more experience can help ID it more exactly.

 

[Hutsie B]

no it is not a Sulcata. It could be a desert tortoise or depending on size a Russian or Hermans/

 

[Bambam1989]

no it is not a Sulcata. It could be a desert tortoise or depending on size a Russian or Hermans/

No, definitely not a Russian or Hermanns either.

 

[Terri Lynn]

Thanks everyone! Time for me to re-evaluate and re-learn.

 

[Tom]

You have a desert tortoise. Gopherus agassizii. Care for them is the same as for a russian tortoise. Check these out:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

This tortoise should do very well for you in Whittier, with just a little housing help.

 

[Terri Lynn]

Thanks Tom. By comparing photos, I was narrowing it down to either the Mojave or Sonoran Desert Tortoise. It should be fairly easy to make the adjustments. I've read much of your posts over the years when I thought I had a Sulcata...they were my bible I'm actually relieved that Dee Dee will remain small and easier to care for in that respect. She (or he) is a sweetie. BTW, any thoughts on whether she is male or female?

Thanks again!

 

[Len B]

Female

 

[Tom]

BTW, any thoughts on whether she is male or female?

What Len said.