New Sulcata's

[peyton.ward]

Just joined yesterday and have been reading a bunch on proper enclosures/diet. I already know I need to change their diet a bit, but want to make sure my outside enclosure is ok. I'm located in buckeye, AZ. The enclosure gets decent sun, but also good shade.
This was taken at 1pm. By 3 or 4 it's completely covered in shade again - it's located on the East side of our home. Any thoughts or recommendations?? I keep the ground wet, soak them daily and they have access to water all day.

 

[cmacusa3]

They need to be separated unfortunately

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Peyton:

This is fine for a couple hours a day, but your baby sulcatas need to be indoors in a closed chamber if you want their shells to grow smoothly. Be sure to read these threads for helpful information:

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/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

Also, place a few plants around inside that habitat. This gives them a more secure feeling and more places to get out of the sun.

 

[peyton.ward]

I did plant a few pansies around the walls of the enclosure! Thank you for the info. I will get working on an inside habitat