Not long ago, I was talking to a wildlife biologist about the endangered desert tortoise, what an amazing species. As an expert, she explained all the idiosyncrasies of this “baby dinosaur” as she calls it, about its burrows, choice of food, ability to mimicry, along with its predators such as the desert fox, roadrunners, and black crows that eat turtle eggs. when they can find them. Unfortunately, among the predators, we can also add humanity, you see off-road vehicles and people who are not paying attention often run over them, accidentally of course.
She explained that there was a special sanctuary to help these creatures that had survived accidents involving ATVs, sand rails, and even utility work trucks working in the desert on high-voltage power lines. Of course, desert tortoises often hit the road as well, which is a sure way to become hit by car. It’s amazing how long these creatures live and therefore can make good pets, whereas a dog or cat doesn’t live that long, so you still have to deal with their demise and find another to comfort you.
Still, make no mistake, these are independent creatures, they’re reptilians, and they can see that ancient DNA as they move. Now, you are not allowed to order a desert tortoise from the wild to make a pet, but if you live in the desert, they may make their home on your property because there is water, vegetation to eat, and shade. You could also make them at home if you’re looking for a pet, but before you do, there are things you need to know first. Let me recommend a very good book for you to read;
“Turtle Care: A Veterinarian’s Guide to Caring for Your Turtle – Make Your Turtle Live for 50 Years or More” by Donald Wilson, Binders Publishing House, 2012, 23 pages, (digital version) ASIN: B007Z3SQCE.
Although this is a short book, it is quite good, well written, and contains all the facts you need to know to make your desert tortoise feel at home, while keeping it healthy and happy, and understanding its safety concerns and safety issues. food supply. Despite what you may think, carbon-based bipeds (humans) and turtles date back a long time, and there are even ancient writings about these magnificent creatures.
Luckily for you many still write about them today. This great book, for example, that will help reunite our species with theirs, because we go back a long time. In fact, I hope you will please consider all this and think about it.
