Concerned about the future of my sulcata

[WyattsReptiles]

My sulcata is currently about 9 months old, and is living in a 55 gallon tank, which suits her for now, but i know this won't be the case for very long. My problem is that i don't know her fate after she grows out of her tank. I understand that this happens a lot, but its not as bad as you think. I own 22 acres of land. Plenty to fill her needs as the grows into adulthood, but the problem is the climate. I live in North Carolina, and i was wondering if she would be okay living outside considering the yearly temperatures?

 

[Yvonne G]

Sulcata keepers who don't live where the climate mimics the tortoise's native climate have to provide that climate artificially. Here's a link to how I provide for my sulcata in the cold weather:

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/dudleys-rebuild.111350/#post-1034676

 

[Hutsie B]

I live in NC and had two Sulcatas...I gave them away due to health problems and a husband not willing to take care of them when I couldn't . I was planning on building them an insulated out house when they out grew the inside space. I don't know what age that was going to be, but they are 4 and I was thinking of building it this summer. I am not sure the best time it is to put them out in a warmed house, but someone here will. Good luck with your baby. You can get a LOT of great advice here on this post.

 

[jojay327]

My sulcata is currently about 9 months old, and is living in a 55 gallon tank, which suits her for now, but i know this won't be the case for very long. My problem is that i don't know her fate after she grows out of her tank. I understand that this happens a lot, but its not as bad as you think. I own 22 acres of land. Plenty to fill her needs as the grows into adulthood, but the problem is the climate. I live in North Carolina, and i was wondering if she would be okay living outside considering the yearly temperatures?

I live in Elgin SC an hour from Charlotte. I've had no problems with my guy outside year-round. He has a heated house. Are you near Charlotte?

 

[Melis]

@Turtulas-Len and @Maro2Bear may be able to help with some ideas. (We all live in the northeast and I’ve been studying their setups for future reference )

 

[SULCY]

Check out Tom's nightbox thread works really well.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Yep, @Tom ’s night boxes are the tried and true way to go here. No reason to re-invent the wheel, when Tom has done this and even made improvements to his original design over time.

 

[WyattsReptiles]

I live in Elgin SC an hour from Charlotte. I've had no problems with my guy outside year-round. He has a heated house. Are you near Charlotte?View attachment 235271

Yes, i am about 30 minutes from charlotte.