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Hi! I wrote a few years ago when I moved a sulcata from NM to AZ. My sister reports today that Mac (approx 17 yo now) took some bok choy and then waved his head back and forth. He also is being standoffish to my sister. She believes she might have seen blood. This is the first time for this...

I am such a proud mom today! Mac explored the full depth of his predug burrow and came back out a little later (under the temptation of food). I was concerned that the slope into the burrow would be too steep. While we will still make it more gradual, it is nice to know that he did navigate...

After nine and 1/2 hours on the road, Mac is at home now in Arizona! No poop or pee in route. No rowdy or discontented movements! No flatulence. The trip could not have gone smoother. We used a large equine tub 40"x27" with 13" sides and put a nice layer of hay in the bottom. I covered the...

Mac had his first soak today - not nearly long enough nor deep enough. I did get to corral him in the tub as he attempted to get out. Warm water but only 3" deep. I bribed him with bok choy. Here he is post-soak, enjoying the remainder of the veggies. He did graze some as well. I totally...

Alas, I know what a Sulcata looks like as I have one. It would be great if there was a spot on the forum to see representations of all the species included on this forum. This way people looking for a tortoise could read about the characteristics before they adopt instead of afterwards. Maybe...

Hello Sulcata experts and enthusiasts! The time is nearing for transporting my Mac from New Mexico to Tucson. I have received from folks on this forum and sulcata-station advice on transport (as well as enclosures, food, and housing). I have a few remaining questions about the transport. (He...

I measured Mac today. (He is our 23 year old Sulcata male soon destined for Arizona from NM.) I approximated his weight at 100 pounds. I haven't actually attempted to lift him, however. I measured his shell today using a sewing measuring tape. He is 30" from front to back and 26" side to...

Hello! I am new to the tortoise community and am a member of the Sulcata Station forum. Mac (a 23 year old, 100 pound tortoise) and I live in the high desert (7200') of Northern New Mexico. Mac was left widowed when his lifetime mom died about three years ago. Since then, my boss (who is...