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    Meet Quavo! Sulcata tortoise in Riverside, CA

    Thank you so much! This makes me feel so much better. I’ve created a humid hide for him that he seems to really like! I purchased a thermometer and in the farthest corner from the basking area I’m at 85 degrees and my humidity is at 70. I saw a nice poop today and that made me very happy!! I...
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    Meet Quavo! Sulcata tortoise in Riverside, CA

    Great! I will definitely get those. And is that for UVB also? Or what do you reccommend that doesn’t have cfl?
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    Meet Quavo! Sulcata tortoise in Riverside, CA

    Here is a day and night heat source that I was looking to get for Quavo since I have the incorrect UV source. Does this look like something that would work for him?
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    Meet Quavo! Sulcata tortoise in Riverside, CA

    Oh no I’m not annoyed! I’m glad I found people who are willing to help! I will work on creating a 4x8’ enclosure for him. I know now that even that size won’t last him longer than a year or so. I will incorporate a humid hide for him. And I will make sure I get the right type of lighting for...
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    Meet Quavo! Sulcata tortoise in Riverside, CA

    Here is an updated picture of his enclosure with the cypress mulch. I do have the heat lamp and uvb. Shallow water saucer and food saucer. I also have his area where he can burrow and keep cool. I do have the other half of the lid i just took it off for the moment.
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    Meet Quavo! Sulcata tortoise in Riverside, CA

    I ran out in a panic and got some cypress mulch as that is what I found available in such short notice. I will go to a local nursery tomorrow to see if they have the fine grade orchid bark. Thank you so much I really appreciate all of the help! Please forgive me as I am still new and I mean him...
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    Meet Quavo! Sulcata tortoise in Riverside, CA

    I am going tomorrow to get the proper mulch. I’ve been reading that any type of “pellet” is not good. I’ve read that cypress mulch is the best option? What would you suggest? I am nervous also about the food.. I’ve seen a lot of conflicting info regarding the diet. I have a mix of greens...
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    Meet Quavo! Sulcata tortoise in Riverside, CA

    Hello! My name is Anissa and I am a brand new tortoise Mom! This forum has been so helpful to me already! Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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