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Thank you!

I am thinking of getting a large dog house, insulated and/or heated to house my sulfate. He is 11 yrs old and measures about 20 inches long, 12 inches wide and 12 inches tall. I’m hoping to spend no more than $200 (if possible). Does anyone use dog houses for tortoise enclosures? If so which do...

And am I correct in assuming that if he were to ram me then I would incur serious damage?

Thanks for your response! Yes it does seem like it is “his yard” sometimes, and you’re right, the best solution is probably wearing shoes. Your answer makes sense to me. For clarification, this behavior will get more severe, ie ramming? Is it possible that he will learn that my toes are not...

Thanks for your response!

Hello, I’ve had my sulcatta for about ten years now. Recently he has been exhibiting unusual and frankly annoying behavior. They are showing a lot of attention to my toes. Almost every time I am in my yard without shoes on, he will come towards me quickly, get way too close for comfort to my...

Update: I was able to I’d the tree, it is a white mulberry, phew! Thanks for your help!

Thanks! Will do!

Hi All, My 10yr old sulcatta keeps eating the leaves from the tree in the backyard. I’ve attached a photo of him in his yard, showing that there is grass available (which he does eat). I’ve also attached a photo of the tree most of the leaves come from. I’m wondering if these leaves could be...

Hello, I have a 7rd old sulcatta. We live in a small house in New Orleans. This will be the first winter that they will stay outside. The coldest it gets here is 30-40 degrees. I’m looking for ideas for an outside winter shelter. What kind of winter tortoise shelters Do you have? What do you...

Hi, I just noticed a little scrape on the top scute of my tortoise. I have attached a picture. Should I be concerned? I’m wondering how the shell develop with that layer scraped off.