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Hello! My name is Rachel and I am looking to rescue a large tortoise. Preferably one who is older and wants to live the best years they have left on a farm with me and about 1,000 other animals! If anyone needs a loving rehome situation, please message me!
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There is a woman who just posted that she’s looking for a home for her parents 85 yo desert tortoise. She’s in California. Give the post a look
Hi all! I am new here! I am looking to buy a sulcata tortoise! Also some advice on what to put in cage and foods! I’m really excited to learn about this tortoise thing or obsession..lol
Hi Jacobk
I am very happy to hear that, and I would like to accept your baby sulcata , but now I have two 11-inch sulcata and a German Shepherd, I am worried whether the baby sulcata can be put outside in the sun with the two older ones, could you tell me what size is the baby Sulcata ?

Thank you so much
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Hi Tom! Do you mind if I ask question related to sulcata outdoor enclosure? I’ve been planning to build one for my hatchling (2months), but unsure about the temps. I live in Indonesia, during the day temps usually 30-33’c, but I’am afraid it’s too hot. I’m planning to put him outdoor after 3pm when temps is a bit colder, around 24-27’c.
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berrybon
how long should the hatchling be put in the outdoor enclosure, and what time of the day?

I usually let him bask under morning sun for about 30-60mins every morning, and let him roam my parents’ lawn once/twice a week for an hour or so. Thank you for your help!
Tom
Tom
This needs to be in a thread, not on my profile. Make a thread in the sulcata section or the general tortoise section for these questions. There isn't enough room to answer adequately here.
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berrybon
got it, thanks Tom!
Is it murder when a Vet puts your pet down against your wishes without ever knowing what is even wrong with your pet ??
Lyn W
Lyn W
What!!!?
If you post on the main forums you can go into more detail and will get a lot more responses to this . not everyone reads the profile posts.
Hi! Im a new “mom” to a beautiful babe redfoot tortoise names Toby. Toby is almost 2yrs old now. We are building him a big outdoor enclosure completly surrounded and covered with chicken wire to protect him from birds or other wildlife. We live in south Louisiana so its very hot and humid here in the summer. And i plan on building Toby a insulated hide with some type of heating before he moves outdoors for good.
Alex and the Redfoot
Alex and the Redfoot
Hello and welcome! Sounds like a great plan! He will really enjoy lots of shade from the plants and some muddy puddles. If you don't mind, you can make a thread in the Introductions section with some Toby's photos :)
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Hi, urgent info required. My tortoise Shelby is not well. He came out of hibernation 2 weeks ago and will not eat.
I’ve bathed him most days and had a heat lamp on him from time to time. He isn’t very responsive and looks unwell. If anyone can help I would appreciate.
Alex and the Redfoot
Alex and the Redfoot
Hello! Please, could you make a post on the forum, using "Post thread" button on top right. This is the status updates and not many users see it.
Continue giving him warm soaks and ensure temperatures in the enclosure of 80F with basking lamp always available. Also, you can try carrot soaks: a can of carrot baby food is added to a soaking container. Right after the soak offer him his favourite food. Repeat daily.
Alex and the Redfoot
Alex and the Redfoot
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Newly “acquired” little guy. Currently upgrading everything based on advice here. Changing enclosure / lighting / window location / food / hides / plants etc…
Lyn W
Lyn W
Hi and welcome. Have you posted in the Introductions thread yet? You'll get a lot more responses there and help to update in the cheapest ways possible (remember -pet stores know nothing and their job is to make profit) Looking forward to hearing more about your tort.
eliseandboris
eliseandboris
Thank you so much! I have not! This is the first time I’ve used a forum, so I’m so glad you told me :)
I bought my redfoot from a petsmart, can you tortoise shell smooth out even after it has pyramid?
stevenf625
stevenf625
Pyramiding will not smooth out but may become less pronounced if your tortoise is not full size and is still growing
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RJ. RF Tortoise
Thank you!
Lyn W
Lyn W
Have you posted on the main threads yet? You'll get a lot more responses and will be pointed in the right direction to a RF caresheet which will help future smooth growth.
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Hi !
I have two leopards (pardalis babcocki) now 4 inch in size I got them exactly before 9 months when they were may be 3 months old. my question to you is that one is growing very smooth where as the other seems to have a little upper growth especially on the top middle line of scutes. The humidity in their enclosure stays around 60% in the hide and I keep them on coco coir in a tortoise table semi indoors
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jeet131
Ok once again Thankyou and i shall exactly do the same and I soak them around 45 minutes indoors in warm water so same time I can do in the sun with all the care to be taken as mentioned by you right ?
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jeet131
I have seen people using petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on regularly basis on carapace and they say it helps the tortoise to grow smooth offcourse along with high humidity. But I would like to know your opinion on this ?
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Tom
I've seen it used extensively too. I can say it does no harm.
Hi Tom you seem like the go to guy for questions. I have multiple tortoises all juvenile. But I have a yellow footed hatching. I am using coco coir substrate but he seems annoyed by it. Is there something else I should be using due to his age?
Tom
Tom
FIne grade orchid bark works best. This is especially important for bot RFs and YFs to prevent shel rot. Use a 3-4 inch layer and the lower layers can be kept damp for humidity, while the upper layer is more dry to prevent shell rot.
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EmmDonovan
Thank you I hope this helps him. He's a picky guy lol.
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