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    Overwintering Large Sulcata

    I I most def will look into those! Thank you. This time next year Compost Hank will have an extra large greenhouse to hold up in during the winter and all the grazing he can manage! I’ll do everything in my power to make him as happy and comfortable as possible!
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    Overwintering Large Sulcata

    I made the floor with a layer of plastic down first (to keep the rain water out) and then thick carpet to prevent him from digging down. He can burrow if he wants as I made the “floor” deep enough to burrow if he wants. I’m starting to see that it is the entrance way that is causing such a...
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    Overwintering Large Sulcata

    Just got back from crawling inside his shelter so I could take a better picture. As for the entrance way i barricade it at night with a board and some insulation. I tend to open it during the day time so he can come and go as he pleases. I did just relocate the thermostat probe and did notice...
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    Overwintering Large Sulcata

    Thank you for your prompt reply. I should have taken a picture of the inside completely finished. In the picture provided it looks as if a lot of heat will be lost at the top but I do in fact have it double insulated at the roof/ceiling. The boards are not able to be seen at all because I did...
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    Overwintering Large Sulcata

    Hello, I’ve been lurking on this forum for the last few months and been trying to take everyone’s advice into consideration but now I need some more specific help. This past fall I adopted/rescued a large Sulcata that had been found walking down the side of the highway. His owners could not be...
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