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Desert Tortoise pays us a visit
May 29, 2021, 07:07 AM
henryazDesert Tortoise pays us a visit
We've been watching this little guy grow for about 12 years now. It lives somewhere near us, as we see him several times a year. Getting bigger now from the first time we saw him out front eating pebbles.
The wife habitually leaves the kitchen door open (opens to the back porch), and in wanders our visitor, looking for a handout? Unfortunately, some fool neighbor has glued a "prayer hands" medallion to his back. We are afraid to try and remove it for fear of damaging his carapace. Anyway, something you don't usually see. He moves pretty well on the tile, no slipping or sliding.
When in doubt, mumble May 29, 2021, 08:13 AM
whododatVery cool. I love turtles.
Because son, it is what you are supposed to do.
May 29, 2021, 08:54 AM
bdylanI think I would try to remove the medallion with acetone.
May 29, 2021, 09:12 AM
BigSwedeCool
I believe chemicals do leach through the shell and in the body
May 30, 2021, 10:11 AM
lymanleave it on, he (she) will eventually rub it off or it will fall off,
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May 30, 2021, 07:10 PM
henryaz The tortoise was back again today. Just wandered in an open door (different door this time), took a tour of the house and then left.
When in doubt, mumble May 31, 2021, 11:24 AM
CPD SIGLooks like you have a new pet.
Thankfully he's not really going to run away... Well, not fast.
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May 31, 2021, 01:21 PM
pulicordsLove tortoises! Very cool visitor!
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June 01, 2021, 02:55 PM
Snapping TwigGreat to have the local fauna make your home theirs too, as long as they are not destructive.
Got to leave that critter some good eats.
June 01, 2021, 04:15 PM
Johnny 3eaglesHere is some interesting information from the Arizona Desert Museum. You could end up with a life long "pet".
https://www.desertmuseum.org/p...ams/tap_tortcare.php
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June 01, 2021, 04:25 PM
patwThat is really cool. Especially that he feels comfortable in your home.
June 02, 2021, 07:58 PM
ersatzknarfNow that he's adopted you folks, has he named you, yet?
June 03, 2021, 07:14 PM
henryaz Enjoying a snack.
When in doubt, mumble June 09, 2021, 02:30 PM
AzmadmaxxAlso in Arizona. We have an African sulcata but never had a native wonder through.
Pretty cool!
June 10, 2021, 07:06 PM
henryaz Since the original post on 2021-05-29, the tortoise has visited inside the house every day. I think we've been adopted.
When in doubt, mumble June 17, 2021, 01:26 PM
jhe888That is cool.
I've seen two Eastern Box turtles (a tortoise) near my house in the last few months. I knew they were around, but hadn't seen any in years. The bayous and rivers around here are lousy with all kinds of water turtles, but the land tortoises aren't as common.
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When in doubt, mumble July 31, 2021, 08:05 PM
P-220That is pretty amazing and very cool. Thanks for sharing! Please keep us updated.
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August 01, 2021, 04:38 PM
Jimbo54I see that the medallion is gone. Do you think it fell off on its own?
Jim
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August 01, 2021, 06:42 PM
henryazquote:
Originally posted by Jimbo54:
I see that the medallion is gone. Do you think it fell off on its own?
Jim
We noticed that also. He just showed up one day without it. I hope it just fell off, rather than someone fiddling with removing it.
When in doubt, mumble