After much thought and loss of sleep I must say, I have decided to try to find a good home for my young sulcata. He is almost 3 yrs old and about 9.5 in long. Very good health and as active as can be. Loves to roam around my yard grazing. Until I found this forum, I, like many others I am finding out, were ignorant about the raising of tortoises but in particular the sulcata. From a young age, until now, I have always loved the gentle giant, actually tortoises in general but had no idea what it took to raise a sulcata - not a good beginner tort. I was given Gus by my daughter for my birthday and was so ecstatic and was so enthused about getting "educated" about its raising. She also was as uneducated as I about the raising of these "gentle giants" . I find myself reading everyday to get as much information and to make sure this little guy is being taken care of as he should be and after spending quite a bit of money on the enclosed chamber, lighting, heating, etc. for the fall/winter as well as backyard outdoor enclosure. I'm very proud of what I've done thus far, and it'll be ok for this year, but this tort will grow and I'm not sure what I have now, will suffice for next year and I know will definitely not for the years to come. I have come to the realization that I would rather try and find him a good home now, with someone who is knowledge about sulcatas and can provide him a good home and healthy life then to wait and get more attached to him as I know the inevitable is going to happen and I eventually will be unable to provide what he needs. I would like to keep my closed chamber as I have put so much time and effort into getting it together and I would really like to find a smaller tort or one that will not grow as large as a sully. Please let me know if you would be interested in Gus. I just want him to go to a good home and to someone who is knowledgeable in the raising of these beautiful creatures. Forgive my long posting, I am so passionate about this but I have to be honest with myself and admit this species is not the right one for me. He is such a sweet tort and I only want the very best for him. I know this will have to go before the board for review before posting as I am a fairly new member with only over 50 postings but I do hope it gets approved due to the special circumstance.