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Tortoises are destructive creatures. They rearrange their area to suit their own desires. With a sulcata that will include deep burrows so the enclosure must go deep enough to keep them from tunneling out. It was the first tortoise we considered but decided that, although we have a large yard...

Thanks Tom. I have been covering half of the open area with wax paper to increase moisture. I use a misting machine that runs 13 hours a day while the heat lamp is on to keep the humidity up. It usually runs around 80%. I have checked it with two different hygrometer/ thermometers.

My red foot is about 3 1/2 months old. I have him on cypress mulch but worry about him ingesting some since he drags his food from his dish and eats it. He is in an inside box all the time (Zoomed) except for morning outings. I would appreciate hearing from some of you.

Thanks so much for sharing with us.

I goggled privet and it does look a lot like that. Would it be safe in a red foot enclosure?

No flowers that I remember and definitely no berries

Can anyone tell me what kind of bush this is?

Thanks for the response. I get what your saying - bigger is better. I’ll revisit my outdoor space and see if I can make it larger. I have 6 grandchildren that are here regularly and want to keep the pen out of the line of Fire so to speak. They range from 3 to 10 and can get a little crazy...

Also he how important is fruit to their diet? I have offered it about twice a week but has had shown no interest. I have tried mango, apple, pear and watermelon with no success. Pics of my sweet baby!

I have a red foot that is about 3 months old. He is living inside in a tortoise table and seems to be doing well. I plan to keep him inside for a few years but want to start planning and building his outside enclosure for him to spend short periods outside. I want this to be a one time build so...

The ones I looked at were Feel Good Organic Hibiscus Flowers on Amazon

Has anyone tried the dried organic hibiscus flowers from Amazon?

Thanks. I love reading the posts here and appreciate y’all sharing your wisdom with us!

Great. I will plan to start fruit this week. What kinds do you find are best?

I know it’s best to wait 6 months to offer fruit once a week. Do you begin to offer protein immediately (2 1/2 month old) or do I need to wait?

Thanks everyone for your quick replies. I’ll just be patient and continue to soak him and talk to him. Should I start daily outside time or wait until he settles in?

What is the best way to become acquainted with my new baby? Taz arrived yesterday. He is about 2 1/2 months old. I know he needs time to adjust but wondered about some tips to interact with him. Also not eating yet. Mostly hiding which I understand is normal.

I have a zoo med tortoise habitat. I guess I could close off some with a towel over the top away from the light.

What type of humidifier is best? I’m heading to PetSmart shortly and need to pick one up.

Thanks a lot.