I recently lost my tort, and would love to give another a home in the Midwest. He was a Sulcata. I have the means for a large tortoise, but would be willing to give a smaller species a home, too.
We use a reputable listed exotic vet, which I would be happy to disclose in a private message...
I didn't have a necropsy done. The vet isn't sure what caused it either.
Has anyone ever experienced sudden death? I've seen animals with MBD so bad they can barely move and they live like that for a long time..
I'm just really sad :(
Hi,
I have an 8 year old Sulcata I rescued last summer. Vet said he had mild MBD but otherwise was healthy. Today, I found him deceased. This week he's been active in his pen and soaking. He's inside for the winter (I live in Wisconsin) and has all the proper lights and heat. He also has free...
RE: Another Dog Story (Why tortoises & dogs DO NOT MIX. No exceptions!)
How awful :( My Sulcata is bigger than my small dog and too intimidating for my "big" dog. Though they are never alone together, they always mind their own when in the yard. These things happen all the time. I, too, work...
There was an old forum on here about a gal who's tort escaped. My cable guy didn't shut the yard gate all the way and panicked thinking Cowboy ran away. However, after searching and calling the police, animal control, local vets, and the pet store, I returned to him grazing in my yard. I...
Do you think a 12X12 enclosure (indoor) is big enough? At least for the next 2 years? If he outgrows that sooner, I have space to expand. Also, I like the idea of using soil as his substrate and in his "den" damp peat moss or coconut fiber. Thoughts? Has anyone noticed a preference? Does it...
Hello!
I am writing from Wisconsin and I have just acquired a sulcata from a family he "outgrew." I have not brought him home yet as I am in the middle of moving and need to build him a condo for when he gets here.
Anyway, I was told he is 8 years old (assumed male, seems right as far as...