Not sure about beans, carrots and squash. Please see https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/ and https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/
I don't think I have any constructive advice as I just noticed the high in MA is lower than the overnight lows here, but I searched Massachusetts and CT and there actually seem to be people raising sulcatas up there. Also, often see posts by @Maggie3fan who is in the Northwest but apparently is...
They look as though they would work really well and they seem slim enough to mount high to avoid tort ramming speed. So far I've only found them from UK for 240V. They are mentioned for tortoises on a UK site, Tortoise Protection Group. I currently use an oil-filled heater but now really hoping...
Is the "dracula effect" actually detrimental or just an appearance thing? He seems to be able to eat anything, e.g. grape leaves, oat hay, cactus, and has always used sort of a scythe move when grazing on grass. thanks
I know some disagree with Kamp Kenan animal care but the use of the Rubbermaid cart is shown in this video Smaller tort at 8:30 and a big one at 11:00.
I got the cart shortly after watching this because I'm old and weak. Also had severe hip arthritis at the time before replacements. Anyway, I...
Digressions:
When you add some plywood maybe want to consider raising the ground under the box a little above grade to help keep any water out. We have an insulated box except for the "floor." It is just dirt but about 5 inches above grade. Doesn't rain much around here but when it has his...
Here's an exploded view of Tom's night box that a member provided.
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/here-is-the-4x8-rendering-of-toms-night-box-with-exploded-view.97697/
There is a comment in the thread to make the entrance 26x16, which I recently learned is a good suggestion. Also, if 4x8...
@Tom "but lately I started using that corrugated plastic roofing stuff on top, and that seems to work well too."
Do you leave on all year or just during the summer? Any particular color?
Thanks
There are some threads about training a tortoise, search training sulcata to go into night box, on this forum. I've only had ours since an adult and he has always just done it. Is your split plastic in the door clear?
Also, search for gas struts here then install so your wife can lift it more...
About 2 years ago I made a scaled down version of Tom's night box that's about 40"x60"x24" (the one on the left). I ripped a 2x2 to make two wedges placed on the top of the side walls for a bit of a slope for runoff. Standing water has not been an issue. Besides, have to lift the lid at least...
Not sure about morning glory. The Tortoise Table only mentions the seed as stated in previous post.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/search/?searchtogglestatus=&searchchoice=exactwords&searchtxt=morning+glory&x=0&y=0#.YPROMuhKg-V
I have some morning glory in the...
JunieJuneBug said:
"I've not found the specific night box you mentioned yet but I've found a lot of others so we are getting some great ideas for what works best going forward. Thanks for your help!"
I think I posted earlier when I didn't mean to, but here's what I meant to write, which...