Researching For Future Sulcatas

[beakylauren]

The Burmese mountain tortoise (Manouria emys phayrei) come from the tropical rain forest, and can't live in that wide open grassland you show in the picture. They can have areas of sunshine, but most of their yard needs to be. . . well, rain forest.

I have a well planted section behind my garage that has sprinkler-type drip emitters on drip line mounted high on T-posts. I run the drip daily during the summer. This is a very human-oriented tortoise and can be quite entertaining. They are also very prehistoric and slow moving. One of the best places to buy Manouria tortoises is "Defying Destiny" in Florida. It's Vic Morgan. I've bought tortoises from him in the past and he sells healthy and robust animals.

You’re awesome thank you!!! For sure eliminating that grassy area, the drips sound so so cool! ☀️
Could I possibly send you pms with a few more questions?

 

[Yvonne G]

It would be better if you post your questions in the Asian tortoise section because there are other members who keep and raise these guys. You would get more info that way.