I recently found a tortoise, but I’m unsure about what exact species it is. I would appreciate anyone’s help in identifying it, so I can then figure out what diet is best to feed my new pet. Thank you!
I've only seen a few in person, so I could be wrong, but I believe you have a Texas tortoise there. Gopherus berlandieri. I'm not sure what the legality of keeping them in Texas is. You'll have to check with your local wildlife authorities. All United States Gopherus species are under federal and state protection. Its legal to keep desert tortoises here, Gopherus aggasizzii, but you have to have a "license" which is free and really easy to get here.I recently found a tortoise, but I’m unsure about what exact species it is. I would appreciate anyone’s help in identifying it, so I can then figure out what diet is best to feed my new pet. Thank you!