Desiree needs surgery
"Desiree" is an approximately 40 year old, female California Desert Tortoise received by SDTTS from a man in Orange County who had moved...
Softshell turtle found on beach
​ This female Florida softshell turtle was rescued this week with the assistance of the San Diego Humane Society. It seems someone grew...
Hot Weather Alert
The Weather Channel is saying this July will be the hottest July on record for California since they started keeping records in 1840....
SDTTS at Reptile Show!
July 18-19, 2015 - We just wrapped up a weekend at the San Diego Reptile Super Show. Rami, the show presario, placed us in a big booth...
This is what we do . . .
The lady sees something on the side of the road. She stops and carefully loads it into her Ford Focus Titanium. You watch her weave...
Member shares tortoise house photos
Just received these photos from a member of a great tortoise house build. On the "Care Sheets" page we now have instructions for a small...
"Sissy" is ready for adoption
"Sissy" is a special little Three-Toed box turtle that is looking for a new home. She is spunky, full of energy, and a great eater. We...
Saving "Jessie" from the Dumpster
Jessie was saved today by the helping hands of the San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society. We received a call from a lady that had rescued...
Rescued Loggerhead Turtle comes to Birch Aquarium
A rescued Loggerhead sea turtle, "Jersey," which was treated in South Carolina is on a flight today to its new home at Birch Aquarium in...
Escondido tortoise theft caught on video
Kahuna, a 60-pound pet tortoise, was stolen from an Escondido family's home. The abduction was caught on tape. A surveillance camera...
