Tom and others recommend 100% in the hide and as high as you can everywhere else I believe.
I think I've figured a way to make the front swivel up.
I'll build 2x2 uprights, about 20", full border with 1x3s on top and 1x2s on bottom, but frame will be 1" short of the front. Will include a...
Ok, so it sounds like I need to revisit my table a bit to find the best way to make it a closed chamber.
I may just put a 1-2 foot to on it, a seperate piece, would make it easier to move if needed, and have the front part kind of like a door so that I have access. Will also need cross bars...
Thank you both for the suggestions. I'm still likely a few months out from being ready, I need to finish the table, and then run it for a bit to maker sure temps and humidity stay in range, if not, will need to redesign to a closed chamber
I've got 3 acres right now, with a few spots that would be a good place to fence of 1/4 acre. I figure that should be large enough for 3 huh? I mean, that is 10,000 square feet, and could fit a nice sized shed on it for there home.
Good thing is louisiana is pretty warm year round as well...
First, I know alot of you recommend adopting rescues, and for obvious reasons that I agree with, but for these first ones, I would like hatchlings.
I am considering three, as I'm told pairs are a bad idea, and my table should be plenty large, 8x4 with a 2x4 hide.
I live in Louisiana...
I do not have any tortoises yet, and have no reptile experience. I have however been doing a lot of reading, and I stayed at a H o l iday Inn last night.
I am looking at getting 3 Sulcatas eventually. I would prefer as young as possible, days, or even less…I have not looked into what it...