Recent content by coledoug1

Thank you all. I am going to give it a little time before I jump into anything. This experience was not a good one. Thank all of you again for taking the time to answer all my questions.

When I woke up today my second Sulcata had passed away. Like Tom said, this didn't work out. I know I have created a few threads on this and I just want to thank everyone who has reached out to help me. At some point I would like to try this again. This time I would like to go with a more...

Yes I did separate them. One of them died last week.

The last four days my tortoise has been eaten more than ever. Still weighing anywhere from 44 g – 48 g.he has definitely been wandering around more in his enclosure. Every time I soak him immediately when I place them back in there he runs right to food. These seem like all good signs. Is there...

Well I can only continue to do everything correct. I do notice much more energy in him after I give him a good soaking. He always eats after he gets soaked. he does not do much exploring in between this cycle. When he arrived at my house he did look very clean and hydrated so I don't want to...

I am very sorry to say that one of my hatchlings just passed away. The other one that we spoke about seems to be doing very good. My concern is that it is not gaining much weight. Still hovering anywhere from 44 g to 48 g. I purchased him December 27 I believe. He has been fairly active and eats...

I am very sorry to say that one of my hatchlings just passed away. The other one that we spoke about seems to be doing very good. My concern is that it is not gaining much weight. Still hovering anywhere from 44 g to 48 g. I purchased him December 27 I believe. He has been fairly active and eats...

No. I was told that at this temp I will be most successful regardless of it becoming a male or female.

Thank you for the quick response yesterday. I have everything set up as I have been instructed. My temperature stayed consistent at 85°. I am hoping the egg was fertilized.

When I woke up today there was one egg laying next to our Russian tortoise. What should I do?

I am going to rethink this. I may be forced to build an outdoor enclosure then.

Wow. Thank you

Thank you very much for your answers. I'm not so sure how fast these turtles grow in a ten-year period. Am I being unrealistic to keep this winter enclosure at this size?

Yes I was going to have a 6 inch lip lined with a pond liner so all moisture will not effect actual enclosure. My question about the glass front was because I felt the tortous would constantly try to climb out being he can see what's going on on the outside. And never be content with his home.

I have two hatchlings. They are going to be in separate areas. The total enclosure is going to be 42" x 5.5'. I would like to build this to last me at least 10 years. Do you think these dimensions are large enough? This is about the maximum space that I can handle. A glass front that I can open...