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So he's got his usual night box that he walks into every night. In the past 3 months or so, I can count maybe 2-3 times where he's voluntarily slept OUTSIDE. We've always put him back in. About a week ago, at around 2am, he RANDOMLY walks out of his night box and just sleeps outside. Bear in...

I am moving across state lines and will be moving a 35 lbs Sulcata on a lovely 7 hour drive. What is the best way to do this? My guess is to get one of those large tubs, scoot the front seat back, and place it in the leg area. I was even thinking of closing the lid on this tub but I figured...

In the highly unlikely event that my tortoise escapes, I would be devastated. I was wondering, what is the best and most recommended way of having a sticker/label or microchip? I figured they get dirty enough so that a sticker might not work, and neither would a microship. What if I were to...

Usually my sulcata will poop quite generously every day, now, it's been 5 days and he still has the same appetite. I've soaked him for 30-45 minutes a day but still, I get nothing. Should I be worried? What do I do if he doesn't poop for another 2-3 days? I'm concerned right now.

I know it's pretty normal to have a slowdown for tortoise during the winter season but I just want to make sure. He lives outdoors 24/7 and can come in/out of his outdoor nightbox as he pleases. Temps inside are constant at around 85-87F throughout the day and night (when it's a chilly 40F...

Long story short, out in Southern California, we're entering the cold season. Lows are around 40F and high is around 60F for now. But no worries because my outdoor shelter is heated to 85F and 80% humidity. With that said, over the past few days, my sulcata isn't coming out of his outdoor...

Sulcata owner. "It' is 2 years and 3 months old now. Just ran across something rather....interesting. Male, I assume?

Hello folks, as many of you follow my "growth" thread, located here http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/normal-growth-help-me.89639/, I was wondering if you guys could give advice on this issue I have. I live in Southern California and it's about to be Spring/Summer. Now, I have the Mercury...

So I have the most perfect night box for my 7" sulcata...weighs about 1130g. Now my question is, his/her enclosure area is about 3feet by 40 feet...or 120sqt if you will. However, as of this typing, my sulcata is at the very END of his outside enclosure fenced area and its getting cold. In...

Basic facts: Sulcata Tortoise is 1 year and 3 months old. Weighs about 900g. About 5.5" shell carapace length. Currently lives indoors, in my room, in a 4x2x2' indoor enclosure with UVB lamp, cave, food, and water and humidifier. Everything is set up to a thermostat and humidistat at 84F and...

When I put my sulcata in his tub for his daily soaking, I don't see him drink or anything. He might stick his head inside his shell and a few bubbles emerge, but that's it. I've heard they hydrate from their backside (there's a hole there somewhere), but I'm not sure. Thx

I have no idea what it is. It's always on the left side too. Only thing I can think of is the water in the humidifier...but why would it only only affect the left side of the shell? He sleeps with this left towards the opening of the humid hide (which is where the mist would enter), but other...

I saw my sulcata walk around, and then randomly this comes out of his butt. I had never seen it so creamy. Usually when I put him in the water bucket for soaks, it comes out as solid white. Is this pee? Is this poo? Is he unhealthy? I have no idea. And how come I had never seen it to this...

So I've had my tortoise since late January...and I was wondering if its size/weight is okay. The previous owner said it hatched in late August, meaning I had gotten it at 5 months and it is now 7 months old. January 30: 48.7g February 6: 52.6g February 13: 58.7g February 20: 67.9g...

I have no idea what this is...and it's been like this for a week. How do I clean and how do I stop this from happening again? Thanks

Here's my baby on his first day (last week) SAY HI!

Anyone have one I can get? I'm ready for pick-up in southern California and pretty excited overall!

1. So I know their diet is 80% grass, but is it just any grass? I have a reasonably big backyard with grass that the law mower cuts, so do I just use that? Or do I have go to Home Depot and order some seeds and plant them in the enclosure itself? (I was planning on just gathering up the lawn...

Greetings from southern California. I will be getting a Sulcata or Redfoot faily soon so I'm just browsing these forums for help and advice!