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I live in Georgia (just north of Atlanta). It is a rarity that we have a day where there isn't a half-hour warm enough. Every once in a while we get a cold snap, but it normally doesn't linger more than a few days. I plan to be outside with the Tort, so I'll be sure to not leave him out to...

Thanks Sounds like a good plan to me! I've got a spare full spectrum plant tube light on hand (unused), and I have a few succulents and sphagnum moss for the enclosure. I'll pick up the CHE the next time I go to the pet store. Thanks for the advice!

Hi All, I am planning to get a red foot tort at the end of June. While researching lighting for its indoor enclosure, I was wondering if it would be okay to forgo the UVB bulb and just take it out for 30 minutes of sun each day. Obviously, I would still have a basking bulb (or CHE) in...

Awesome! I'll check them out. Thanks

I have now. Thanks for the link!

Ok, what size vivarium would you recommend?

I will be building a tort table for the little guy or gal. I am interested in Redfoots, but I live about seven hours from any part of Florida. :)

Gotcha, Not sure how well a Sulcata would be able to burrow in Georgia clay ( have to keep that in mind). However, If it managed to dig the burrow it would be a sturdy one. Hahaha, thanks for the honesty and info!

I would definitely start them out inside. When the tort gets larger I would like to provide it with an outdoor enclosure when weather permits. I am looking to build a tortoise table out of a vintage harp case (attached) my wife has. it's 8ft long by 3.5ft - 5.75ft wide. As far as large vs...

Awesome, great to hear. I'm currently north of mid-town. What kind of setup did you run in the winter?

Yes, it can escalate to either end of the spectrum here with hot humid summers (95+) to (on pseudo-rare occasion) snow. What would you project as the average cost per year of caring for the animal (generic estimate)? Obviously, this would change throughout its life so many a baby, juvenile...

Hello All, I am very interested in getting into the hobby and have been fervently amassing all the knowledge I can get my hands on. I live in the greater Atlanta Area so my future tortoise will benefit from the southern climate. I am wanting to get in on the ground level with a baby...