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If wind can blow under the house then it will lose a lot of heat that way. Block the under side to seal the space under the floor and help insulate. I highly recommend a heat mat made for large tortoises. Check on Amazon.

Absolutely correct. Sulcatas do not hibernate. This tortiose has been slowly dying every winter. Probably has multiple organ failure at this time.

Thank you, that is what I needed to hear.

I have 4 box turtle hatchlings that are now about 2 months old. I got them from a group of eggs that were in a nonfunctioning incubator and not being cared for. I was able to hatch just the 4 eggs. I have them set up in a habitat and they seem to be doing great. Today I found two hatchlings in...

I have an non functioning incubator that box turtle eggs with 2 in process of hatching. This was just dumped on me. I have corrected the incubator situation. I have never had hatchlings. One is totally out of the shell. Question#1 what do I do now?? Leave in the incubator for a little while...

I have read through some threads and do not think I have a clear answer about Texas Sage. My question.....Is Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) safe for my Sulcata to eat? I am in Central Texas and looking for more plant variety in my backyard that is safe. Thank you, Laura

Male or female?