Recent content by Mariah717

The chicken wire looks like a pretty easy way to keep critters out, thank you for that suggestion. I've just noticed a lot of other posts of enclosures hear don't have anything on top. Maybe they just have a secure yard around the tort pen? I dont know it would make me nervous. I've actually...

Also I have not lived in this house very long and there are no weeds so I assume the previous owners sprayed the yard. Should I rip out the grass in her space and try to grow new grass from seed?

Hello everyone! I am working on building an outdoor enclosure for my sulcata. She is 4 years old and about 11 inches. I've been keeping her inside and just taking her out under supervision but I feel that she is big enough she should be out full time. My question is how secure does the...

You know I started leaving a trail of crushed (cooked) eggshells outside here and there, now they eat those. Plus a small source of calcium.  so instead of pebble hunting, they look for eggshells. Like from hard boiled eggs? Is that safe for smaller tortoises? Curious because my year old...

I originally had the pots in the corners but moved them out because she was climbing between the pot and the wall. We hasn't tried to climb them where they are at right now though. Thanks for the suggestions guys!(:

I'm planning on building a much bigger outdoor enclosure when she gets a little bigger and bringing her in during winter. Right now I take her outside as much as I can (Usually 3 times a week) so she can explore and get some real sun. Will something like plexi glass over the top work well to...

Just finished a new enclosure for my sulcata. It's 1x2x4 made with 2x6x8 boards. I'm going to add a couple plants eventually. I think she loves it so far(: