I know a few of you sulcata owners have cement block as enclosure walls (Tom), and I have a question.
After 15 years, I decided the enclosures for my 20 + year old tortoises, needs maintenance. I have a male and a female, in separate yards. Basically, the only thing I did was go from 2 rows of block to 3 rows high, with a stake in each whole, so it's sturdy. The female goes to a corner and climbs up it. She can't get off the ground, so she just "stands" there.
I worry she is going to hurt herself.
She always has food and water, so the grass is not greener...... Since it bothers me, I spend too much time standing in the yard, watching her, taking her down, repeat. She is close to 85 lbs and I can't just move her away from the area.
I would love to hear you all's thought.
Thanks in advance, Janelyn
After 15 years, I decided the enclosures for my 20 + year old tortoises, needs maintenance. I have a male and a female, in separate yards. Basically, the only thing I did was go from 2 rows of block to 3 rows high, with a stake in each whole, so it's sturdy. The female goes to a corner and climbs up it. She can't get off the ground, so she just "stands" there.
I worry she is going to hurt herself.
She always has food and water, so the grass is not greener...... Since it bothers me, I spend too much time standing in the yard, watching her, taking her down, repeat. She is close to 85 lbs and I can't just move her away from the area.
I would love to hear you all's thought.
Thanks in advance, Janelyn