You Don’t Own Your Tortoise… Nevada Does 🐢 (80-Year Commitment Explained)

In this episode of Vegas Local Living, we sit down with the director of the Tortoise Group to talk about something most people in Las Vegas completely misunderstand, desert tortoises. Did you know… you don’t actually “own” your tortoise? In Nevada, desert tortoises are considered state property, and owners are actually stewards. That’s just the beginning of what most people get wrong. 👇 In this episode, we cover: • Why tortoise ownership is actually stewardship • The truth about their 80–100 year lifespan • Why backyard breeding is a HUGE problem • The dangers of painting a tortoise’s shell • What tortoises should (and shouldn’t) eat • Why fruit like watermelon can harm them • The “one tortoise per yard” rule explained • Habitat requirements (600+ sq ft for adults) • How The Tortoise Group protects wild tortoises • Volunteer opportunities + how you can help The Tortoise Group plays a critical role in conservation, education, and rescue efforts across Las Vegas—and they rely heavily on community support. 🌵 Learn more or get involved: tortoisegroup.org Las Vegas continues to attract people relocating from across the U.S. because of the lifestyle, entertainment, tax advantages, and real estate opportunities. 👉 Thinking about buying or selling in Las Vegas? My team and I help clients all over Nevada, and through our referral network, anywhere in the U.S. 🔗 Connect with me: 702.400.4400 | BS.0145963.LLC The Jack Greenberg Group huntington & ellis, A Real Estate Agency