We found this guy crossing the road while driving to Orlando from Daytona. It was on the side of this major highway. Now, if you are from Florida it's probably no big deal but I got a big kick out of finding it.
Ed
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Some pictures from the Orlando area in Fla.
EJ
Aug 22, 2003 01:04 PM
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haddachoose1
Aug 22, 2003 08:07 PM
I'm a northern boy. Is that a terrapin?
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Tim
crimsonking
Aug 22, 2003 08:36 PM
I'm a FL. native and I say it IS a big deal! I love them and hate how they've been declining year by year. This is Florida's most important herp.(in my opinion) Literally hundreds of organisms are interdependant with the gopher tortoise. The "incidental take" permits are a joke to me. Simply a license to kill these wonderful creatures. Anyway, great shots. Tell everyone you know just how cool you really think they are.
:Mark
Terry Cox
Aug 23, 2003 12:07 AM
Were you at the Daytona show recently? I did a little herping in the Carolinas, while there, but didn't find too much.
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EJ
Aug 23, 2003 01:01 AM
We were going from point A to point B... (Daytona to Orlando)
Fla. You gotta love the state.
Ed
Cuda
Aug 23, 2003 02:05 AM
I probably see 3-4 of thoes a week and maby 5-10 every time i go on a bike ride. and every single time i have to stop and look at them for a little while. Nice pic
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klorentz
Sep 08, 2003 02:01 AM
I do too . I have three species of non native torts and love them a lot . I agree that the gopher tortoise is very important to Florida and to the other states it lives in . some herps use the gopher tortoise burrow for shelter and ( I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong ) if memory serves ( it may not as I have a bad cold ) the burrowing owl uses them as well .
Kevin
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