Hi All,
Found this tortoise in a Northern California housing division (so obviously not a native). I'm a snake guy so I could use some help and advice. I've got him running free in my backyard which is approx. 15'X20', (Backyard has a small sand area/half dirt/half concrete). No cats or anything like that, and there is plenty of shade in the dirt areas. I've also dug him out a little burrow. I've got him eating mostly mixed greens/carrots/peas. I haven't had any luck with insects or worms. I've tried meal worms/red worms/earth worms, and he's totally disinterested in snails (now that I'm told he's a tortoise should he even be eating insects?). I also haven't had any luck with fruit. I've tried blackberries/bananas/strawberries. I mix in rep-cal box turtle food (which now I know is wrong)with the greens so I'm assuming he(or she) is getting some protein. What do I do about winter? I love having him in the backyard but I'm not necesarily wanting a pet inside. Also, what do you think about his shell? It's hard, but looks quite rough. I've had him for a couple of weeks and he's a great eater and seems content. Here's a top view 
And here is a bottom view 
Any help would be appreciated! Curt
