There is a very good chance that this question will fall on deaf ears because the intended audience is not here.
Anyway, I want an honest answer on the majority of Sulcata owners who were made aware as to the care, space, size, destructive behavior seen with this species. Did you buy the tortoise on impulse because they were 50 bucks and cute? Did you understand that males get up to 250 pounds, Did you know that they dig deep burrows and knock down fences? Let's see how many thought this through with my well wishes for a job well done. For the rest, I feel bad for the poor animal that has to be rehomed due to subsatisfactory care. I also believe that it is the breeder's responsibility to inform the potential buyer of what the long term care is for this species. Just making a quick buck is not ok in my book. There are probably more posts with health issues related to Sulcatas than any other.
Anyway, I want an honest answer on the majority of Sulcata owners who were made aware as to the care, space, size, destructive behavior seen with this species. Did you buy the tortoise on impulse because they were 50 bucks and cute? Did you understand that males get up to 250 pounds, Did you know that they dig deep burrows and knock down fences? Let's see how many thought this through with my well wishes for a job well done. For the rest, I feel bad for the poor animal that has to be rehomed due to subsatisfactory care. I also believe that it is the breeder's responsibility to inform the potential buyer of what the long term care is for this species. Just making a quick buck is not ok in my book. There are probably more posts with health issues related to Sulcatas than any other.