Hello new from Houston

[NathanT38]

We just got a Baby Sulcata Tortoise, name is Michangelo. Friend of the family has one and we have a backyard to raise him/her. Wonderful personality for a tortoise, was very hungry when we got him in his tank.

 

[TortoiseWarrior]

Hello. We!come to the Forum

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi Nathan

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome

 

[ShellyTheTortoise71]

Welcome. We would love to see some pictures of your baby tort

 

[TardisTortoise]

Welcome. We are in Houston as well. Perfect for Sulcatas.

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome!

 

[Carol S]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Greg T]

Welcome to the forum from the south side, Houston climate is great for these guys.

 

[TortoiseWarrior]

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
Here ya go.

 

[TortoiseWarrior]

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/search/7064239/?q=Closed+chambers&o=relevance&c[node]=88
I better give you this one too. Its gonna be very important in the long run for your tortoise. You don't want pyramiding to become a problem. This Will help keep the shell smooth.

 

[NathanT38]

I am making him a humid hide today, I went and got some moss, or can I just foil half the tank and put moss on top of my other substrate to put more humidity in? I am at 62% humidity right now

 

[TortoiseWarrior]

Yeah do what you can. That humid hide will be great. Experiment a little try the foil with\ or without moss or a lot or a little moss. Finding a balance may not be easy with an open top. At this critical stage that humidity is an important factor.

 

[NathanT38]

I am making a closed chamber with the moss instead, see what that does with the humidity

 

[TortoiseWarrior]

That's awesome. A motivated dedicated owner. Can't wait for pictures!!!!!

 

[NathanT38]

I put foil over the top, I am at 81 and 90% humidity, soaked the moss too long I guess. Is that too high?

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome Nathan , no its not to high , but 81 should be the coolest spot in your enclosure ! Here is some info to get you started right ; http://www.tortoiseforum.org/forums/sulcata-tortoises.88/
The sticky posts at the top should help you . Here is info on enclosures ; http://www.tortoiseforum.org/forums/tortoise-enclosures.7/