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Chuck is my 15" 35lb Sulcata female tortoise (Yes FEMALE) who has been coughing/groaning and has had a few bubbles through the mouth and nose. I recently took her to the vet and had a regular checkup and fecal exam, and she is good to go!! BUT, in the process of the vet trying to keep my torts...

My 15" female sulcate has been making short cough/groan noises when I see her laying in the shade and eating. I have seen small bubbles throughout her nose and I am worried. What should I do? What illness does she have? How can I help her? :tort:

My 15" Sulcata will be laying eggs within the next month, and I am looking to get prepared! I have been doing some research and came across Zoo Med and Exo Terra incubators that have had many different opinions. I have also heard homemade incubators "rarely" work. Would you prefer store bought...

I recently introduced my tortoise into alfalfa grass hay. He WILL NOT eat it unless I add it to some other vegetable (Lettuce, kale, and collard greens typically). I started off with little amount, and I keep a normal amount now. I just add some on top of it and he will eat it. What can I do to...

I bought "Fred", a 24" male sulcata 4 days ago and it's shell has some issues. Small bits of it are peeling and there is minor pyramiding in it. One of them pyramids is gone, it looks like it got knocked off so it is a rough tiny hole. What can I do to help heal it? I want my tortoises healthy...

I have seen tons of ideas and opinions on many indoor enclosures, but which indoor enclosure is the best for tortoises that are young? I would like to know the best enclosure for a tortoise's health (I may have hatchlings this year). Also, what are the best ways of keeping humidity in the...

Hello, I am creating a new home for my tortoises and I cam across two ideas on google images. They seem like good ideas and they won't cost a fortune. Please give me feedback on these ideas!:tort::) Idea 1: http://imgur.com/fufko45 Idea 2: http://imgur.com/0ar6cDO Winter is coming around the...

Hello, my name is Dylan out of Phoenix, Arizona! I currently own a 24" male sulcata and a 14.5" female sulcata. I keep them separate, but when supervised, I let them roam together. They used to fight a lot but now they are more friendly. I split them up because I don't want the female to get...

Just looking to gather opinions and experiences. How often do you feed your tortoise (How many times a day or week) How much do you feed your tortoise? I have a 14.5" female and a 24" male that are separated, and I was just curious as to how much I should feed them. My female is in great...

I recently introduced a male Sulcata to my female Sulcata. The male is larger than the female. The male and female seem to fight a lot, they both go heads on looking for trouble, but I am afraid for my female Sulcata. Is it normal for them to clash daily? This has only been the first day, but...

Hello, I live in Phoenix, Arizona and I am planning on breeding soon! I have a couple of questions. When my female lays eggs, I will incubate them. However, I was thinking, is it healthy and normal to let the hatchling come up from the ground naturally? Also, I am only able to make a cheap...