Dudley The Sulcata
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I am getting a juvenile (?) sulcata, he is 5 inches in diameter. I have a few questions. His current owner is not feeding him a proper diet. right now it consists of collards, kale, and romaine with vitamin supplements once a week. If he won't willingly take the grasses, weeds, leaves, and flowers, how do I wean him onto the new diet? I live in a semi-arid environment, will the grass in my yard have enough calcium or do I need to feed him supplements? My yard was just treated, how long before it's safe for him to eat the grass? I can see his shell starting to pyramid! Is this due to poor humidity levels or poor diet? When will he be big enough to live in my backyard? In Texas winter weather is crazy! It was 80 yesterday and 30 with sleet today! When he starts living in my back yard how do I keep him warm in winter? Is dog poop toxic to tortoises? If I'm taking him out every day ( that it is not freezing) do I need to get uv lights? And what do y'all think about soaking ( I've heard those both for and against)? Sorry for all the questions, but I really need to know! Thanks!