Recent content by animallover1999

South Florida

I was wondering if there was a safe way to use a heat light outside, or if anyone had any suggestions. Here’s the scenario: I have three separate outdoor tortoise enclosures (2 for sulcatas & 1 for redfoots). The problem is that the sun doesn’t reach their enclosures this time of year. I would...

I have two sulcata tortoises that I have had for about 3 years, so I'm not too new in the tortoise world. I took in a small redfoot tortoise yesterday. It previously belonged to my sister's 15 year old friend. The girl decided she didn't want it anymore and was basically waiting for it to die...

Yesterday I got two little sulcata tortoises. The guy said they were both about 2 years old. One still fits in one hand and the other is about twice that size. I paid $100 for both of them and their cage and supplies. As soon as I saw them, I knew that they weren't being fed right because of...

After I feed my bearded dragon, i place her on the edge of the water bowl to encourage her to drink from it. I usually feed her at night before i go to bed. i spray her everyday after she eats too. So, she decided to go into the water bowl. She sleeps there all night. She is an old baby, not...

I live in south Florida and do own my own home... I have a rather big backyard as well. [hr] I own my house, with a rather large backyard.... I have been thinking about a Sulcata for at least a couple of months and I still have time (until April) to get my house ready for the tortoise that I...

I have been waiting for a long time. I still have to wait until April to get a Sulcata tortoise. I really want one, but I'm getting kind of scared out of getting one. All of these things that could go wrong are scary. Pyramiding, dehydration, etc... This would be my first tortoise and i don't...

I want a sulcata tortoise. I really want a baby one. My mom thinks i should get a yearling. I don't know which one i want. I was thinking that a baby would bond with me more, rather than an older one. *What are the pros and cons of a baby? A yearling? **Which is easier to care for? ***Which...

Can I keep a sulcata tortoise in a tank (until it gets bigger)? That is the only thing i think i could control the temperature and humidity in.

Thanks for the helpful and ueseful information everybody :D

I am going to get a sulcata tortoise when a Repticon comes to my city. I wanted to do a little research and ask people with tortoises for their opinion on what it's best for a Sulcata tortoise. It is probably going to be a baby, don't know how old yet. I have some questions: 1.what should i...