JuliaS
New Member
Hello!
My fiance was gifted a Sulcata tortoise from his parents six years ago. His name is Frank and he is a wonderful guy. When my fiance moved in with me to a cooler climate last year, he opted to have Frank stay with his parents under the care of his father. Frank recently became ill and we think it might be best to keep Frank with us now. However, our property is not well-suited to a tortoise's needs and the climate here is cooler than where Frank is used to, as we live almost in the mountains whereas Frank is used to a purely desert climate. Does anyone have any tips on how to move a Sulcata? Also, any enclosure tips? We have a space that we can prepare for him that has access to both water and electricity (though it will require an extension cord and a long hose). We also have plenty of cinder blocks for an enclosure and the ability to plant some grasses and plants for him eventually.
I am feeling as though this enclosure will be sub-par for some time, but it is all we have. I just want to be sure that he is properly taken care of from now on. Really any tips or ideas will be appreciated. I am completely new to the tortoise world and my fiance mostly had him indoors when he was caring for him.
My fiance was gifted a Sulcata tortoise from his parents six years ago. His name is Frank and he is a wonderful guy. When my fiance moved in with me to a cooler climate last year, he opted to have Frank stay with his parents under the care of his father. Frank recently became ill and we think it might be best to keep Frank with us now. However, our property is not well-suited to a tortoise's needs and the climate here is cooler than where Frank is used to, as we live almost in the mountains whereas Frank is used to a purely desert climate. Does anyone have any tips on how to move a Sulcata? Also, any enclosure tips? We have a space that we can prepare for him that has access to both water and electricity (though it will require an extension cord and a long hose). We also have plenty of cinder blocks for an enclosure and the ability to plant some grasses and plants for him eventually.
I am feeling as though this enclosure will be sub-par for some time, but it is all we have. I just want to be sure that he is properly taken care of from now on. Really any tips or ideas will be appreciated. I am completely new to the tortoise world and my fiance mostly had him indoors when he was caring for him.