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If I get some babies 2-3 inches long, how long would it take for them to start showing signs of sexual maturity? I'm thinking of getting two and at the first sign of bullying/fighting I will separate them. I do have the space and resources to build a second pen.

The torts at tortoise supply look great but I'd rather buy my tortoise in person and the dealer is really awesome. It's literally four blocks from my house and it's where I got my first tort, Percy.

Thanks for your reply. The only problem is that the dealer I will be getting the red foots from (snakes at sunset) only sells hatchlings 2"-3" long and I know you can't sex them until they're almost full grown. Should I just bite the bullet and get two and possibly build two pens later or just...

Hello everyone! I have finally decided to get another tortoise. I have done quite a bit of research and decided to get a red foot. The warm, humid Miami climate is most similar to their home climate so I would keep them outdoors year round (unless it gets under 65). While researching, I have...

Yes, I did everything DutchieAmanda told me to do and my tort is happier than ever!

Where did you get the seed from?

My enclosure is outdoors so I don't have an issue with the bugs. I am worried about the termites in my terrace getting into the mulch. Any suggestions? I'm tenting the house in the summer.

Hello all! I purchased a bag of pure cypress mulch from Home Depot for $2.50, which was a tremendous bargain! I added abiut 2-3 inches to my baby sulcata's enclosure and he loves it so far. He has dug a hole all the way to the bottom and sleeps in it. I have a few questions: How often should I...

Thanks!

Hello! I am currently setting up an indoor enclosure for my baby sulcata and I am very confused about the lighting/heat. I am planning on buying a CHE, heat lamp and UV lamp. What brands/types do you recommend? How do I keep the enclosure from getting too hot? I know coiled UV bulbs cause eye...

But can't I just use it as a grow-out chamber?

Now I'm feeding him fresh grass from the yard, hibiscus, and alfalfa sprouts. He doesn't have any lighting since I keep him outside. Just wondering, can I use an aquarium instead of building a chamber. Petco is having their dollar per gallon sale (10g tank = $10). I was thinking of keeping him...

Sorry but what are CHEs?

So I found this thread: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/closed-chambers.32333/. How did you build this? How do you keep this from over heating or becoming too humid?

Thanks, I already started a thread.

Thanks everyone! Where can I find plans for one of these chambers? How expensive are they to build?

Thinking of something like this. Thoughts?

Thanks for your input. I would prefer to keep the him outside but I am willing to make this chamber. Is there any way I can keep him outside? If I decide to keep him outside, will he grow?

A little late on the pictures but better late than never right?

This is him in 2012 This is him in September 2014 This is the playpen I keep him in.