SilentButDeadly Report post Posted November 30, 2007 Isn't it a little late in the year for Desert tortoises to be out? I saw one sitting on a rock (the rock I wanted to sit on to glass) this morning. I sat down next to him and asked him what he thought he was doing outside, but he didn't answer me. Anybody got any ideas? I hope he crawls back into his burrow soon, there is a Winter Storm Watch on for Tucson today.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 30, 2007 It's not that unusual. I saw this guy out in Nov two years ago while scouting for a dec hunt. I have seen gila monsters and snakes out in Nov also. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjw2222 Report post Posted November 30, 2007 yup chalk another one up for seein them this time of year. Although I have only seen one to date. but i can assure you my four pet ones in the backyard have long since retired to their caves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattobertin Report post Posted November 30, 2007 COOL! Don't see many of those around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted November 30, 2007 I sat down next to him and asked him what he thought he was doing outside, but he didn't answer me. Anybody got any ideas? Yes! Next time wait a bit before talking and try to get to know the turtle better. You might try offering it a snack, too. Then use a very calm voice, and maybe the turtle will feel better about having a conversation. Hope that helps. -TONY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted November 30, 2007 I sat down next to him and asked him what he thought he was doing outside, but he didn't answer me. Anybody got any ideas? Yes! Next time wait a bit before talking and try to get to know the turtle better. You might try offering it a snack, too. Then use a very calm voice, and maybe the turtle will feel better about having a conversation. Hope that helps. -TONY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HBU Report post Posted December 1, 2007 Pretty cool. I've only seen a couple ever. they realy are neat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted December 1, 2007 I have only found one of those tortoises in all my years, but they are neat creatures. Some years ago during a November hunt I was clawing my way up the side of a bluffy mountainside in unit 27 and came face to face with a large king snake which scared the crap out of me at close range, I am suprised I didn't tumble back down the mountain, sure glad it was not a rattler, it was probably only 60 degrees out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
