Texas Tortoise
Not A Pet
- Why the Texas Tortoise Shouldn't Be a Pet
  
  Legal Issues: It’s often illegal to keep Texas Tortoises as pets without special permission, and doing so can harm their wild populations.
  Natural Home: They need special environments found in the wild, which are hard to recreate at home.
  Special Diet: They eat specific foods that are difficult to provide in captivity.
  Health Risks: They can carry diseases that might affect humans and other animals.
Threats
Habitat
- Habitat of the Texas Tortoise
  
  Natural Environment: Texas Tortoises live in arid and semi-arid regions with thorny shrubs, cacti, and grasslands.
  Shelter Needs: They require burrows or shelters to escape extreme temperatures and predators.
  Climate Adaptation: These tortoises are adapted to the hot and dry climate of South Texas.
  Plant Life: They thrive in areas with abundant native vegetation like prickly pear cactus, grasses, and wildflowers.
  Special Diet: They primarily eat native plants, such as cacti, grasses, and wildflowers. This diet is difficult to replicate in captivity.
  Temperature Tolerance: Texas Tortoises can tolerate temperatures ranging from 50°F (10°C) to 104°F (40°C), but they are happiest in temperatures between 70°F (21°C) and 90°F (32°C).
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We are excited to announce that the Texas Tortoise Organization is now a recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Your generous contributions are tax-deductible and play a crucial role in our mission to conserve and protect Texas Tortoises and their habitats.

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Restore and protect natural habitats.
Conduct vital wildlife monitoring and research.
Provide educational outreach and raise public awareness.
Establish and maintain a rehabilitation refuge for injured and sick tortoises.

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Why the Texas Tortoise Shouldn't Be a Pet

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