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I worry about a big palmetto bug carrying me off when I go visit the relatives

If you have the resources you should be able to set up a trust to take care of the property and the tortoise.

It was amazing, I was nearly in shock at times. It is something else to be around wild animals that do not have an innate fear of humans.

These are photos from my trip to the Galapagos in 2010: This is what it looked like at eye level where we started to encounter torts. Many of them were in the natural wallows they create: And I got a couple grazing pics: We encountered the tortoises on land that was...

yeah, had it lying around and didn't want to cannibalize a kitty litter box just yet. It wont last long though

Alright he is in a 4X2 plastic tub, plywood cover (didnt like the acrylic), and a tinfoil wrapped light. It's not ideal (too small) but the best I could do on short notice. Temperature gradient from 93 hot side to 86 cool side, achieved with a Kane poly heat mat. Basking spot is only 100 until I...

Yeah there are some very nice setups on that thread. It will be fun to explore more, later. OK, thanks.

I see, im reading the closedd chamber thread now

Yeah, I was thinking a hard plastic would be easy to light and add vent holes to. I already have the container, just not at my place, and it's lid is not flat and has been hard to work with in the past, and hinges in the middle strangely.

Interesting, you get high humidity with just that? Though I dont think its practical for an 8 foot long tub. I'm going to grab a 4x8 plastic tub in the morning and set up something similar. I'm still working out what the best way to light it is going to be though. im going to peruse the...

I have, it is in the op

I should clarify that 'growing slowly and steadily' in the OP is in reference to the last few months, as I've started soaking him daily.

Pics pending. I have always been put off by his slow growth rate, but my breeder said they are very variable in their growth rates and to not worry about it. After reading your care sheet I seem to have been doing everything wrong. Here is some info about his setup: *After reading the care...

Hi all. My name is Ross. I mostly keep snakes but I also have a young sulcata. It's growing slowly but steadily and I know I'll have some questions when it comes time to move him outside full time. cheers