Desert Tortoise

How about this, a living creature that doesn't scare me in our yard. We never saw a tortoise in our yard until this summer. On the spider side, we have had many tarantulas walking around the yard this week, must be mating season to be out in the light. Not happy about seeing these huge, furry crawling spiders, my son goes crazy with fear when he sees one. Can't blame him there. I'd post a picture, but I'm sure you'd rather not see it either.