Please identify my tortoise

by Hly Vang
(Oroville, CA)

What sort of tortoise is Franklin?

My family and I live here in Oroville, CA. We've had our pet tortoise for about 6-7 years. His name is Franklin. His shell measures 12" in length and 8" in width. Please help us to identify our tortoise???

-Miss Vang

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Jun 19, 2010

tortoise ID
by: Mark Uno

Miss Vang,

I think your tortoise is one of the Gopher tortoises (genus gopherus). However, i need more pics to properly identify the particular species.

A little bit of history would also help. Like where you got it, its temperament and similar information.

I hope this helps.

-Mark

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