Moss taking over grass is often a sign of acidic soil. Take some soil samples, and maybe add some lime. Poorly drained soils are also prone to moss. Aerating will help. Most lawn moss killers use iron sulfate as an active ingredient, but it can lower the pH.
I would reccomend aerating and...
He will leave the box by himself. The nightbox is off of the ground some. I have a couple of bricks side by side as steps. Then its an inch step up into it from there. I like the idea of putting him at the entryway. It hasn't been that long since it has been getting cold. I'm sure he will get it...
I don't know how old he is. I got him in April from craigslist. The lady had a bunch and said this (my) tortoise would enjoy the one-on-one attention of a single tortoise home. I know she reads this forum too.
I measured him on 8-14 at a 31cm carapace length. (Also, I'm guessing male, too young...
A top to the enclosure will help hold in humidity. In real estate its location, location, location. At tortoise forum it is Humidity, hydration, soaking, room, and to NEVER trust a pet store employee.
Also, I LOVE your lighted plant hanger/holders? Do you have a link if you bought them online?
My sulcata seems to like his heated hide, but he doesn't put himself to bed. Will he always need me to tuck him in and read a bedtime story, or will he eventually, with lots of repition put himself to bed?
I know a nightlight helped me at first. :p
Hello. I was buying some grain to start begin my winter feeding schedule for my horse.
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I like to feed her soaked beet pulp (I try to get unsweetened with molassas), that's soaked with warm water. I like to give this to her on days...
To spot clean, pick up the poops and urates & contaminated substrate. If needed, replace with a little bit of fresh substrate. Also, having the suggested substrate will assist in keeping the humidity correct. I understand you're worried about impaction. Daily warm soaks will help the tortoise...
It's a temporary endangered species status. They will have a higher priority for funding now.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2020-10-14/desert-tortoises-join-california-endangered-list-for-now