Was given a tortoise, know nothing about them, HELP!

zovick

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Just cut a hole in the top for the light?
Get a clear plastic grow tent and put everything inside the grow tent. Hopefully other members will post links or pix of what they have done with these so you can see what is possible.
 

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Grow tents work amazing and are cheap for the size you get. This one is 3ft x 6ft and I spent $90. Just need some tarps and you are good to go. Follow that care guide linked and you'll know just what to put in it. That poor baby needs it asap.
This is my redfoots, so yous will be a little different.
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We were just given a tortoise from someone on a job my husband was working on.
This is how I came to adopt my Sulcata. The 2 families before did not know what kind of tortoise it was and that it grows to enormous size. My Sulcata is 7 and gained 20 + pounds the 3 yrs Ive had her. Get ready! They are an awesome species, wish you the best of luck!!
 

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I appreciate that you’re doing your best to turn this guy’s life around! He’s in very poor health, you realize. I would get him to an exotics vet quickly. You’re aware they get large, and deficiencies occur very quickly. Definitely check with a vet and even a local zoo in how they’ve ensured the best recovery and growth in their specimens. Thank you and best of luck!!!
 

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I know this can be very overwhelming.
You can start with a plastic tub like this.
Till you figure out everything you will need to build your ideal enclosure.

I bought 5 translucent white ones. DO NOT believe in shutting them off completely inside of a black or other opaque container!
 
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