Tortoises may not be collected from the wild, imported, or exported from Arizona without specific permission from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Wild desert tortoises have been strictly protected since 1987 due to concerns about the potential for decline of their populations. On the other hand, so many tortoises are presently held in captivity in Arizona that it would be impossible and impractical to strictly prohibit possession of them. Tortoises fare best when handled or disturbed as little as possible, although much enjoyment and understanding of the nature of the desert tortoise can be gained simply by observation of natural behavior. We generally do not believe that desert tortoises should be kept as pets, if by "pet", one means an animal which is frequently handled.
Unfortunately, these positive qualities have become yet another threat to its existence, especially near rapidly-growing urban areas. Tortoises are highly personable and often appear to interact with people and other animals around them. It is not surprising that so many people find this endearing desert denizen so appealing.
Produced by the ASDM Tortoise Adoption Programĭesert tortoises have been kept as pets in Arizona for many decades. Care, Husbandry and Diet of the Desert Tortoise
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