I was out with the old dog this morning and discovered that I have a new guest in my backyard,a Gopher Tortoise.Have not seen the old guy/gal yet but judging by the size of the burrow,I would guess that it is an old one about 9 or 10 inches long.They are concidered a "threatened species" and I will let it be.Hopefully soon I can get a shot of it out catching some rays.Anyhow,here is a link to some info on these creatures. http://www.gophertortoisecouncil.org/about.php

 

That's pretty cool.

We just have a grey squirrel in our backyard, the occasional skunk, the neighbours cat, and rabbits in the winter time

 

Cool Never heard of a Gopher Tortoise before.

 

You found Stubby's garage!
Aren't Gnomes know to ride tortoises. That's where he parked his ride, in your backyard!
It's lowered ya know!

 

If I see Stubby riding this tortoise I need to seek professional help quick because it will be a flashback.

 

I had a female gopher turtle in my outside back yard (a separte yard from the Dogs yard) for over 2 years. Then poof she dug out to the Veterans Park behind my house. They can be very friendly. Enjoy your part of nature.

 

I hear that turtle soup is quite tasty.

 

not!!!!!

 

I hear the soup in prison ( which is where I think people who eat endangered animals go) is pretty tasty also, and you might even make a BIG new friend who wants to lay with you at night so you won't be lonely.

I know you were just jokking, so was I.

Hey Blues, Enjoy your time with your lil buddy and then you might want to call a rescue place to come get him, they may want him to help repopulate the lil guys. Besides he might thank you for the turtle action he will be getting there.

 

That's called a 'slow'poke'!