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This Aldabra is 14.25", outgoing, with a flawless shell. It is growing like a weed, heavy, solid, and healthy as can be. FREE Shipping is included in the price of $5,900. Live arrival and healthy arrival guaranteed! Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested, have any...

I second the Rubbermaid Wheel barrel! By far my most valuable tortoise tool. I even use it to soak my babies.

I have some beautiful, healthy Sulcata Hatchlings for sale. These are of the highest quality in both appearance and health. All my hatchlings come with a FULL YEAR health guarantee! Please email me at [email protected] with your zip code for a shipping quote and feel free to ask questions, I'm...

Beauty's! Well done.

Depending on the size, Home Depot sells some heavy duty storage totes that work well. Just make sure to drill some venting holes.

Congrats, so good to hear!

Hay is ideal when you don't have the fresh stuff available.

Correct. You'll need to purchase a hygrometer to test out the humidity levels and spray accordingly.

Just a heads up, you won't find an Ivory Sulcata at a rescue. Too much $$$.

The most important factor will be what you use for your enclosure. Something with an open top will be next to impossible to maintain proper humidity levels. Go with a closed chamber type enclosure. Next is choosing the best substrate. There are several good options but definitely a few to avoid...

There's no real answer to this unfortunately. There are things that make flipping over more dangerous and time sensitive such as flipping over in a water dish or under a heat lamp. If it's just a normal flip over situation in a corner somewhere out of harm's way then being away for a few hours...

Yikes, I've been out of the loop far too long! Guess I should read what section it's being posted under before responding...[emoji85]

How long have you had him/her? If it's in a new environment then there's really no stopping it from flipping if you've already "flip proofed" everything. Once it gets used to it's new surroundings it should stop. Give it a week to settle in if it's new.

I like one in the humid hide and one mounted half way up an enclosure wall midway between the heat lamps and cool side wall.

Hey Jack, welcome! A 2x4 space will work nicely! They all grow at such different rates so it's impossible to give an accurate time frame on how long it will last you. I move mine outdoors full time when they hit 6" but this will depend on your climate. I'm in Mesa, AZ so it's warm here and our...