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The last photo is more “portable” tort fence ready to get stained. Almost all wood is recycled from scrap privacy fence.

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You know I thought that as I typed it … Both lol

Yes … I was thinking easy on the pellets before the trip, watermelon before and after the trip to be sure they’re hydrated. I will be making a trip in advance of the move to decide exactly where they’ll be setup. Pre purchase the corral boards and even get them in place on the existing field...

2.5 hours driving, but probably 2 or 3 stops will make it a little longer

I have 7 tortoise that range 20 to 95 lbs. I have 3 houses and couple hundred feet of portable wooden barriers (short fence) my plan is to load the houses and barriers into a U-Haul, then just before dark place the tortoise in plastic totes and load in the truck. I’ll then drive after dark to...

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To all I have two male sulcatas at 40 and 45 lbs. and I have always enjoyed building their enclosures - which is needed almost every year since they grow fast. The one universal material I find that works are cinder blocks. They’re 8x8x16 inches each. They’re fairly cheap and sturdy! Plus, all...

Repel mosquitoes. I know that might be a debate but in Florida I’ve found my sulcatas covered by them. According to a couple different tortoise experts here in Florida mosquitoes can get blood from between the scutes. So, I would never lather them up for no reason, which is why I’m asking if...

Hello This is my first attempt at posting a question! I know an expert tortoise guy in south Florida that recommends Scarlet oil and/or Mineral oil once a month for Aldabra’s. My question is: has anyone thought to use “Skin so Soft”?? I’ve used it in the past to keep mosquitoes away from horses...