This cute little fella (I call him Speedy) showed up in my yard about 2 months ago. I think it is a Texas Tortoise. My yard is in Lantana, Texas, which is between Dallas and Fort Worth. It has been over 100 degrees pretty much every day since I first saw him, so that is probably fine for him. I think he has been chowing down on grass, ivy and hibiscus. Come the winter, will Speedy survive the DFW climate? I researched online, and it looks like his habitat is quite a bit south of here. His shell (I don't really know if Speedy is a male or female) is about 4 -5 inches long.
This cute fella (a Texas Tortoise?) showed up in my yard
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Not a Texas tortoise but a box turtle
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Agreed and may or may not be illegal to possess.
Check your laws.
The care for a Gopherus tortoise and a Box turtle are very different also.
(Assuming you haven't just photographed her and left her alone)
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healingTortz
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Looks like a box turtle bro. That dude needs bugs and meats. Best to just bring him to a pond or something and let him do his thing
TeamZissou
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Three-toed box turtle, which is native to your area. Most likely a female out looking to lay eggs. Best to leave it be.
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Box turtles are terrestrial.
Yes please leave it be. It will do just fine as long as its native to your area.
