Limey
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What is the best bedding to use for my 50lb Sulcata? He has a large enclosure with a covered area with sides to sleep in at night. I’m thinking about when it gets in the 40s here on Florida.
Tortoises that large need to live outside. They don't need bedding, they need a well insulated, heated night shelter, and lots of ground to walk on outside of their box.What is the best bedding to use for my 50lb Sulcata? He has a large enclosure with a covered area with sides to sleep in at night. I’m thinking about when it gets in the 40s here on Florida.
Tortoises that large need to live outside. They don't need bedding, they need a well insulated, heated night shelter, and lots of ground to walk on outside of their box.What is the best bedding to use for my 50lb Sulcata? He has a large enclosure with a covered area with sides to sleep in at night. I’m thinking about when it gets in the 40s here on Florida.
Thanks Tom. I wa thinking about putting straw in for the winter. We can get get down into the low 30s with frost some timesTortoises that large need to live outside. They don't need bedding, they need a well insulated, heated night shelter, and lots of ground to walk on outside of their box.
Like this:
Single Tortoise Night Box
I like my larger tortoises to live outside full time. My climate permits this year round with a little help. For people who live where it snows all winter, this type of box is still good for warmer weather, getting them out earlier in Spring, and keeping them out a bit later into fall. You'll...
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I wouldn't. It just makes a mess and will get moldy in your wet climate.Thanks Tom. I wa thinking about putting straw in for the winter. We can get get down into the low 30s with frost some times