I soak my sulcatas every other day for 30 minutes. The water temp is 90 - 95 degrees and about 1/3 the way up the shell. When the temp cools I add warm water. If they release waste in the water I change it and continue soaking.
Thank you, Bob has been dry for a very long time as his previous owner kept him in a dry tank at room temperature and soaked him once a week. I was expecting Bob to be in bad shape but it looks like Bob is a fighter.
Thank you, I have all the correct stuff based on this great community. I have plenty of room as I live on a mini farm. I have two other sulcatas and an aldabra... I'm ready.
Thank you again for all your advice.
I rescued a sulcata tortoise today that someone posted on graigslist.
Owner said Bob (owners given name) was 1.5 years old and when I saw the images posted I knew I had to step in and save Bob.
Bob was kept at room temperature in a 20-gal tank. No beneficial lights or heat source. Body...
-I use 'Govee Bluetooth Hygrometer Thermometers' to monitor my enclosures. I put one on the cool side and one on the hot side. You can setup alerts to your phone.
-For lighting I use 'Arcadia Pro T5 UVB Kit 24W Desert with D3+ 12% Reptile Tube', you will need a short light for your enclosure...
Congrats on the new family member. I'm not an expert and have a lot to learn. I have two sulcata tortoises one I bought and one is a rescue. Can you post some photos of Sully? The aging is going to be hard, there are a number factors that affect growth. If Sully was give proper care he...
I have separate enclosures outside and inside. They will be given a lot more space than recommended. Outside enclosures are as natural as I can make it in Virginia and they will have a house with heat as needed.