backyard habitat

Hi everyone! I’m new here and recently rescued a baby tortoise. I think it’s a desert tortoise? I haven’t had that much time to read through all of these amazing posts yet. Could someone tell me if this is indeed a desert tortoise and what sex it is? Thank you! I also have an outdoor habitat...

Hi all, I’m planning a new enclosure for my three male sulcatas (just bought a new house). I have a large 2 acre field that is fenced at the outer perimeter and that I’ve found naturally separates into three subsections internally when it rains due to water pooling. I’m considering trenching...

Hi all! I found this forum about a month ago when I was researching into tortoise care and I've already learned a ton and love the community here. We just bought a house with a large backyard (large for Mesa, Arizona) and want to get a backyard tortoise. We are going to apply to adopt a Desert...

So I am building a Habitat for my red foot.. 4 feet by 13 feet for out side... Its going to be above ground on Pallets and fabric liner with pond lining. I am adding several holes for drainage at a depth of 4 inches. Substrate will be stone 1 inch or 2, then top soil will be 2 to 3 inches...