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I just moved to Arizona and know NONE of the plants here. This has sprung up in my yard over the past few weeks. Chuck Norris the Tortoise will arrive early next week, and I need to know if this is OK for her to eat, or if I need to get rid of it ASAP. Thanks!

Sometime in the next few months, I will be moving to Phoenix from Dallas. I have a 7-year-old Sulcata - she's maybe 40 pounds? I need lots of advice and help. 1) What is the best way to move her? I am not planning to make the drive, but I will if that is what is best for her. 2) Arizona...

I have a 6-year-old Sulcata. She is probably about 30 pounds. I am going to purchase a Kane heat mat. Based on something I read here, I'm looking at 18x28. Does that sound about right? Also, there is a $100+ price difference if I purchase one with a thermostat. It *seems* the thermostat...

It is between 30-60F here, and my Sulcata weighs more than I can lift. She won't voluntarily soak because it's too cold. I saw the post about lukewarm water - but how to keep it lukewarm, and how to get her to drink (I've never seen her drink). Looking for suggestions because she already has...

My Sulcata, Chuck Norris the Tortoise, is 6 years old. She is out in the back yard. While I was out of town, her caretaker noticed her walking in circles around the fence perimeter and asked whether she was bored. This led to a discussion of whether there is anything we can do to make things...

I have an outdoor enclosure for my 3-legged Sulcata. The enclosure is quite large. It is insulated, but there is no floor – just concrete. I have used an oil filled heater, but it just does not keep it warm enough. I have searched through a few threads, but have not really found a good solution...

Chuck Norris the Tortoise is very very sick. Several weeks ago, I posted here about a cut on his leg. It seemed that his shell had cut him. I took him to the vet, where they filed down his shell. They also said he had an infection, so we traded orally with baytril. They said it would take him a...

I have a 3-y-o Sulcata and live in Dallas, TX. I am having an outdoor habitat build for him in my little back yard. I have the specs for Tom's night box, which is awesome. But I can't find anything about underground accommodations. Do they need them? If so, can someone please point me to...

Chuck Norris the Tortoise, a Sulcata, has taken out a big chunk of his own skin. Apparently his shell was too sharp over his legs - one has a major injury, the other has to minor injuries. I left him with the vet to recuperate while I traveled. The vet prescribed .3 ml of oral antibiotics...