TortoiseKeeper6
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My name is TortoiseKeeper6 but I don't own any Tortoises yet. I'll get one then my name will make sense.
Hi! I'm not quite sure what species I want. I have a semi large backyard and don't mind large tortoises. I was looking at the sulcata tortoise and mountain tortoise.Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
Do you know what species you'll be getting ?
Ok thanks for the feedback!Hello and Welcome. When you do decide, read all that you can on here about their care and get things set up and running correctly before your new shell friend arrives. Makes things a lot easier.
Hi! I'm not quite sure what species I want. I have a semi large backyard and don't mind large tortoises. I was looking at the sulcata tortoise and mountain tortoise.
That's a good question I have thought about this but I think I have an idea. There's a youtuber named "Kamp Kenan" who has sulcatas and mountain tortoises and he has a built small heated room where he puts his tortoises in when there is a night below 60 degrees he puts them there.Hello and welcome.
Both of those are great species, but what will you do with a giant tropical tortoise during your frozen winters?
That's a good question I have thought about this but I think I have an idea. There's a youtuber named "Kamp Kenan" who has sulcatas and mountain tortoises and he has a built small heated room where he puts his tortoises in when there is a night below 60 degrees he puts them there.
I'm willing to spend my money on it. What do you suggest?He lives in Florida. It never freezes where he is and "cold" winter days are in the 70s or 80s.
Just something to consider. It can be done, but it won't be cheap or easy.
What do you suggest?
Me neither but I'm willing to spend money for a giant tortoise like a sulcata tortoise to keep him happy during colder days. (which I don't have many of because I don't live in the mountains) I'm building a shed that is 20 x 12 feet and about 2 feet tall (maybe taller) that is fully insulated and has another row of wood with a board that can slide in and out. It's also 18 inches down in the shed so he doesn't leave when it's cold out.Red foots aren't small but can be kept indoors in a manageable 8x4 enclosure for winters. I love giant tortoises but I'm also not in an ideal climate.
I said maybe taller that was my guess (and i'm pretty bad at guessing) It couldn't possibly be shorter than 2 feet but it MIGHT be taller then 3.25 but what height do you suggest when It's fully built2' tall isn't high enough. You'll burn the tortoise's top shell at that height.