Sulcata Station's response: Tortoises instinctively pull into their shells whenever they feel threatened. The action of pulling in its head and front legs compresses the tortoise's lungs, which causes them to exhale suddenly -- that's the hiss you hear. It doesn't necessarily mean that the tortoise is angry or upset; it's just following its instinct for self-preservation.

Your turtle is not mad at you and is not threatening you. Their shells don't allow them to expand or contract when they breathe, so when they take a deep breath and their lungs fill up, it takes up a lot of room in their shells. So when they are scared or startled, they want to bring their head and legs into their shell for protection. With their lungs being full and taking up all that room inside, these legs and head won't fit... See similar questions...

The Tortoise Diet program is designed to cause the loss of stored body fat while maintaining lean weight and a strong metabolism. There is no one-size-fits-all diet program that can achieve these goals. The Tortoise Diet provides a uniquely personalized plan for each individual, based on their own body’s specific energy requirements. See similar questions...

There is a 4 to 6 month waiting list during the months of March through November. There are no tortoises adopted out during the hibernation period. Females are extremely rare. When a tortoise becomes available, and your application has been approved, we will contact you. All captive desert tortoises must be registered with the California Department of Fish and Game. The Rescue provides these applications free of charge. See similar questions...

For information on adopting a tortoise, contact your local Arizona Game and Fish Department office. Removing a wild desert tortoise is illegal. Report such an action via Operation Game Thief (1-800-352-0700 or 1-800-VANDALS). This "living dinosaur" should be enjoyed from a distance. Picking up a tortoise "just to look" can cause it to release all of its stored water, resulting in dehydration and possible death for the animal. See similar questions...

If it's a hot day, chances are it's the air conditioner, not yours, but the one for the battery. It likes to be at the same temperature we do, so it has it's own heater/air conditioner. You can see the vents for it in the rear drivers side window. See similar questions...

Gopher tortoises (gopherus polyphemus) are a threatened and legally protected species, which digs a burrow in sandy soils. These tortoises live on land, not in water. Click here for a much more detailed description of this herbivorous reptile. To better understand why the gopher tortoise warrants our protection, click here. See similar questions...

Once humans discover tortoises, they typically want to either protect or remove the tortoise. Gopher tortoises are a federally protected species. Current Florida state regulations clearly indicate that it is illegal to handle or disturb gopher tortoises or to bother their burrows. If your goal is to remove the tortoise(s) away from areas where it may not be wanted, the FWCC must issue a relocation permit to have it moved, often in conjunction with a licensed relocation service. See similar questions...

It depends on many individual factors. All the diets you've ever followed have promised you clear results, namely weight loss, within a certain time frame. Our goals are different, and we make no such specific claims. However, we can say something about what to anticipate if you start feeding yourself on demand. Your ability to use this approach will depend on where you are in your life - whether you are ready to give up the magic of dieting and do something radically different. See similar questions...

We look at how our client thinks. How will they remember to find their keys, their tax receipts, their expense reports,or their birth certificate? Where are they inclined to naturally place things or look for things? What makes it easy for them to put things where they belong? We encourage them to use their own language to label things--usually the first thing that comes to mind is the best. Back to the top. See similar questions...

Don and Russ offer an extremely comprehensive, experiential Enneagram Training Program. The Program is a synthesis of presented materials, discussion, group exercises, meditations, interactive type panels, spiritual teachings and music-all aimed at giving participants a rich, multi-modal experience of each personality type, particularly their own. See similar questions...

No, each chapter of the Elder Scrolls series is a different story unto itself and isn't directly connected to any of the other storylines. All of it adds to the lore and history of The Elder Scrolls, but you don't have to play previous games to know what's going on in this one. See similar questions...

Turtles and Tortoise belong to the same family called Testudines. However, the Tortoise is a member who is well... See similar questions...

Gopher tortoises need to dig burrows, roam and graze freely to remain healthy. If a gopher tortoise chooses to burrow on it's own and live in your yard you could think of it as having a gopher tortoise as a pet, but you must not confine, harass or domesticate a gopher tortoise. Keeping gopher tortoise as pets is illegal unless you have a permit. See similar questions...

Yes, if they complete the appropriate application form satisfactorily. The application needs to be completed by an adult. It is a special commitment, as a desert tortoise can live to be 80 to 100 years old. The primary qualifications include: no below-the-ground pool, no small children, no large dogs, and a completely fenced or blocked in area. Providing veterinary care and a proper diet become your responsibility. Hatchlings ("babies") need very special care. See similar questions...

The mere word "exercise" usually has some negative connotations to most of us because we've forced ourselves to exercise so many times in the past - usually as another means of trying to lose weight. Exercise can be just as bad as dieting as far as causing us to rebel and getting back into diet mentality. What we've found helpful, is to let go of "exercise" just like we let go of dieting. See similar questions...

In much the same way as it does for adults! The very same concepts can be applied to children and teenagers - legalizing all foods, letting go of body hatred, demand feeding. In a child, the question "Are you hungry?" is very important to start asking at as young an age as possible. Allow a child to keep their stomach-hunger connected with eating - do not start applying "rules" to a child's eating. See similar questions...

All people can practice Qi Gong regardless age or fitness levels. But the question is always universal: it is not what one does, but how one does it! The key again is to practice it correctly and regularly. Thus, finding a good Teacher/Master and making a commitment become the most important part of one's approach. Not true. Qi Gong practice has always been somewhat esoteric in the Chinese history; the majority of people don't practice it. See similar questions...

Answer: When mixed with plain water, Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone® tastes like green vegetable soup with no seasoning. When juice is added for flavoring, the mixture will take on the taste of whatever juice or sweetener you add. Be sure to drink another glass of water immediately afterwards. Do not mix with milk or other beverages containing milk, which will nullify the cleansing property of Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone®. See similar questions...

Seradex has developed a structured seven-step implementation plan based on many years experience. This approach is our Rapid Implementation Methodology or RIM. We have all heard and read about horror stories of cost overruns and cancelled ERP projects. Project management and control is critical to the success of the project. Seradex ERP offers the functionality, technology platform and implementation expertise to help you realize the full benefits of an ERP solution. It's not pretty out there. See similar questions...