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Hello, Wondering if anyone has suggestions for water dishes for large species. Just wondering if anyone has come across any particular brands or designs that work best. Or if they have come up with good solutions to an inground water dish/soaking pond. Specifically talking about large Sullys...

He was about 16 inches long, it’s been a while since I had weighed him but well over 20 pounds. He was a very heavy and healthy tortoise. I would’ve thought he was too big for that as well. It looks like he tried to get away, but ended up wedged in a corner. It looks like they had swarmed so...

I have a somewhat morbid question. Any suggestions on what I should do with his body. I was going to just bury him in our yard but my wife suggested we contact someone to see if he would be wanted for research etc. not sure if that’s even a thing…

I live in the Phoenix area. The fire ants have only become a problem in the last couple summers. I had no idea any were near his enclosure.

Tragic news. My 8 year old Radiated tort was killed last night by fire ants. He lived in an outdoor enclosure and has been thriving for years. This morning he wasn’t in his usual spot. I found him in a corner of his pen covered with fire ants. His neck, eyes and face had swollen to point he was...

I love following your thread. I was wondering if you have any insight into Aldabras and cold night temps. I have two 6 years olds here in phoenix and they seem pretty healthy. They have a heated barn in the enclosure that they often use. This winter however, I have noticed they are coming out...

Hello everyone! I have several species of tortoise and different enclosures, Sulcata, Aldabra, and Radiated. I live in Phoenix Arizona so toasty warm most of the year, but the last week or so we’ve had temps dropping into the 40s at night. All of my tortoises are kept outside and have small...

Hello everyone, Thank you for your responses and I thought I’d give you an update on my Aldab. I know it’s been a few months but as with most things in the tort world, life moves slowly. I took him to an exotic vet who specializes in torts. They kept him overnight with complete blood work, urine...

Yes sorry, I guess more detail would help. I am in Phoenix, AZ. I actually have two Aldabs in the enclosure, both 6 years old. It’s been a while since I’ve weighed them but I’m sure they are over 100lbs. They live in an enclosure that measures about 100 feet by 75 feet. The enclosure has grass...

Hello, I have a six-year-old Aldabra It has started walking strangely. He has always been healthy and had a great appetite, still does in fact but I have noticed he is walking strangely. He almost seems to limp on his left rear leg, Every time he attempts to put weight on it he drops onto his...

Hello everyone, I have a question that has been bugging me for a while and hopefully you will have some suggestions. What can I do to increase the humidity in my large tortoise hides? For some background, I have 2 Aldabs (about 40 lbs each) and they have a Rubbermaid shed with a door cut into it...

Hello! I am so jealous of your beautiful baby! I was hoping anyone reading this thread could point me in the direction of a reputable Aldabra breeder. It seems most everyone is sold out!? This includes Aldabraman. I have looked at some of the young ones at Florida Iguana, but all seem to be...

Ok, so here is my juvenile set up. I have an 8x15 enclosure to start, but can expand as needed. I just felt this would be a good size to let the little one exercise but I won't lose him! It has shade over the hide box 24/7, the rest of the enclosure is part shade, with a couple spots that have...

A washcloth is going to mildew and get stinky really quick. Have you changed the substrate? Try pouring water into the substrate, you'd be surprised how much it can hold before becoming a puddle! If you haven't changed it, I would really try some coco coir. It holds moisture extremely well and...

I had similar problems with my baby sulcata tub. I live in AZ and it's incredibly dry! I used Coco Coir as substrate, about 3-4 inches deep. I poured tons of water in it and mixed it until it was moist enough to hold shape when squeezed. I add water every 3-5 days if needed. I then cut a hole in...