We've decided to place our two sulcatas for adoption as we don't feel we can provide them with the proper environment to grow and thrive.
They're between the ages of 2 and 3, and both are about 4.5 inches long. They were placed with us two days ago.
I will post pictures shortly. They seem to...
I decided to start yet another thread, because I think this deserves a topic all its own.
@Tom mentioned in my other thread (as have others) that it is possible to keep a Sulcata in a Northeast climate, but it takes time, effort, and money.
We live in a climate with an average winter low of...
Our two sulcatas came with a UV light and a basking lamp with a red bulb. The basking lamp is the only heat source they came with. We've been able to maintain a basking temp of 85 - 100*F, and the cooler side of the habitat is at least 70*F.
I've been reading about CHEs and my head is...
We put some cuttlebone in with our two 2-3 year old torts. They've been nibbling it all day long. Will they know when to stop, or should we remove them eventually?
Also, as a temporary hide away, I cut an opening into a cardboard box an taped the three flaps together so it stands. One of the...
We received these tortoises from someone who bought them from someone in California about 2 or so years ago. They were just hatched when purchased, I believe. We live in the Northeast.
We were told Desert Tortoises, but I just want to be sure so we can provide them the best care possible. One...