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I hate to say newbie but I am to the tortoise world but NOT the rest. I have had MANY turtles over my lifetime and think i want to dive into the tortoise world.
While young and growing up and in the shadows of my father who owned and rescued turtles, we have had many box turtles and a few painted turtles in a very large outdoor enclosure. They all survived, even had hatchings and etc. I then tried the aquatic scene with some RES and a Map or two. They have all gone to larger habitats once grown and ready.
I wanted to state that in order for you all to be able to differentiate me from someone with zero experience or knowledge. However I would like to almost play as though I don't know anything about tortoises so I can hear some vital information or tips that some may just pass over.
First I can not decide if I want a larger species or smaller....
Second, I live in southern Indiana, near the Ohio River (Louisville, KY). That is for climate reference. I would build an outdoor facility for it and do have I assume ample land (1 acre).
Third, for winter and indoor enclosure and the reason I finally think I can properly visit this idea... My basement is half concrete floor and some crawl space with filled dirt at about waist height (3-4ft from ground and another 3-4ft till rafters). This portion of the basement is well..useless. No pipes underneath and actually under two of the bedrooms and one bath. It is dirt, but old if that matters? It is maybe 30X15. It is easily accessible as for the span of the 30ft or so is an I beam and roughly 8 verticle 2x4's. My concerns are not limited to the substrate of older dirt? The reality of the possible smells that could be associated, considering the relativity near living spaces (Hard wood floors above rafters - somewhat more porous than carpet.)
Feeding an adult...how much in weight or easily pictured food would an adult sulcata consume daily? And how quickly could this amount be reached in terms of years of growth in comparison to a smaller say russian?
I appologize if this is not in the correct spot on the forums and for the length. But I could assume you would appreciate my attempts to verify I have the correct conditions or idea in set prior to purchase/adoption in order for it to thrive a healthy lifestyle.
Read more: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread...ed-many-turtles-just-not-a-Tort#ixzz1EZ9PJ22G
While young and growing up and in the shadows of my father who owned and rescued turtles, we have had many box turtles and a few painted turtles in a very large outdoor enclosure. They all survived, even had hatchings and etc. I then tried the aquatic scene with some RES and a Map or two. They have all gone to larger habitats once grown and ready.
I wanted to state that in order for you all to be able to differentiate me from someone with zero experience or knowledge. However I would like to almost play as though I don't know anything about tortoises so I can hear some vital information or tips that some may just pass over.
First I can not decide if I want a larger species or smaller....
Second, I live in southern Indiana, near the Ohio River (Louisville, KY). That is for climate reference. I would build an outdoor facility for it and do have I assume ample land (1 acre).
Third, for winter and indoor enclosure and the reason I finally think I can properly visit this idea... My basement is half concrete floor and some crawl space with filled dirt at about waist height (3-4ft from ground and another 3-4ft till rafters). This portion of the basement is well..useless. No pipes underneath and actually under two of the bedrooms and one bath. It is dirt, but old if that matters? It is maybe 30X15. It is easily accessible as for the span of the 30ft or so is an I beam and roughly 8 verticle 2x4's. My concerns are not limited to the substrate of older dirt? The reality of the possible smells that could be associated, considering the relativity near living spaces (Hard wood floors above rafters - somewhat more porous than carpet.)
Feeding an adult...how much in weight or easily pictured food would an adult sulcata consume daily? And how quickly could this amount be reached in terms of years of growth in comparison to a smaller say russian?
I appologize if this is not in the correct spot on the forums and for the length. But I could assume you would appreciate my attempts to verify I have the correct conditions or idea in set prior to purchase/adoption in order for it to thrive a healthy lifestyle.
Read more: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread...ed-many-turtles-just-not-a-Tort#ixzz1EZ9PJ22G
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