Some of the more experienced keepers here should be able to help. You might want to provide some more information on the temperatures, humidity, what you're feeding him etc
The Cuban tree frogs love to breed in my tortoises' little pools. I sucked out probably several thousand tadpoles this morning so they don't take over my yard
Can you have a pet sitter come by while you're gone and check on her? 10 days seems like a long time to leave her on her own without someone checking up
I had a dog house for my torts like that one and it rotted and fell apart in less than a year. The materials are very cheap. Try a plastic one if you want a pre made house
I have some cactus pads for sale on eBay. I can fit about 2 pounds in an envelope or more in a box if you'd like more.
I'm happy to work w any TFO members if you want to PM me or click on "make offer" on eBay.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/141697514977?nav=SEARCH
I have a tall cactus plant outside my office (no pesticides or chemicals) that has good pads and needs a good trimming. If you can figure out how to pay for the shipping I can cut you a bunch and send to you. I've given some to a friend who has a sulcata and he gobbled them up. Here's a picture...
A little off topic, but I had some tadpoles in my redfoot's little pool and I fed them just regular flake fish food and they seemed to like it and did well on it