New to the Board! (:

[TortoiseRave]

Hi, I am from South Dakota and VERY interested in getting a Sulcata Tortoise. I would like to introduce myself so here I go. I have a Veiled Chameleon, 4 Red Eared Slider Turtles, 1 Western Painted Turtle, and 1 Pearl River Map Turtle. So any tips on tortoises and my choice of tortoises? I am planning on getting the correct needs for the tortoise that I choose and buy from a breeder.
by the way my name is Zac
Thanks!

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome Zac. Sulcatas are my favorite species, but they aren't a good pet for everybody. Just do lots of research into their long term size and needs before you decide.

 

[TortoiseRave]

Hello and welcome Zac. Sulcatas are my favorite species, but they aren't a good pet for everybody. Just do lots of research into their long term size and needs before you decide.

Thanks Tom!
I plan on doing TONS of research! i dislike jumping into things blindfolded! lol! I realize they can get HUGE but the size doesn't bother me lol I like how long they live too!

 

[egyptiandan]

Welcome to the forum Zac

Danny

 

[TortoiseRave]

Welcome to the forum Zac

Danny

thanks Danny!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Zac:

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[Laura]

welcome Zac..
What are your winters like up there? That would be One of your greatest concerns with a sulcata. They need to be outside, and they dont hibernate. So you need to be able to provide a warm enclosure for them. And large. and Long term!

 

[TortoiseRave]

welcome Zac..
What are your winters like up there? That would be One of your greatest concerns with a sulcata. They need to be outside, and they dont hibernate. So you need to be able to provide a warm enclosure for them. And large. and Long term!

they get really cold up here. im rethinking suclata and maybe russian tort. and thanks!

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Hi Zac:

Welcome to the forum!!

Thanks emysemys!

 

[DonaTello's-Mom]

Hello and welcome Zac! I have a juvie sulcata and live in California, ideal weather for sullys.
Look around the forum as theres loads of info here!

 

[TortoiseRave]

Hello and welcome Zac! I have a juvie sulcata and live in California, ideal weather for sullys.
Look around the forum as theres loads of info here!

Thank You DonaTello's-Mom
This forum is very nice!

 

[TKCARDANDCOIN]

Welcome Zac! I have always wanted to visit South Dakota, It must be beautiful!

 

[TortoiseRave]

Welcome Zac! I have always wanted to visit South Dakota, It must be beautiful!

Thanks! South Dakota to me is boring.. farms all around lol but the Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore is on the opposite side of the state

 

[Isa]

Welcome to the forum Zac
If you have pictures of your turtles and Chameleon, I would love to see them

 

[TortoiseRave]

Welcome to the forum Zac
If you have pictures of your turtles and Chameleon, I would love to see them

I would love to get some for you first I have to take some new photos lol they have changed in the past few weeks. and new laptop has no pics yet so I will get you some tonight!

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Welcome to the forum Zac
If you have pictures of your turtles and Chameleon, I would love to see them

sorry about puddle and delilah adding twice, Darwin is no longer that big.

 

[Isa]

Awww they are so cute I love Delilah's eyes, they are beautiful

 

[TortoiseRave]

Awww they are so cute I love Delilah's eyes, they are beautiful

Thank You Isa! shes super sweet