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    New Baby Tort After Years of Waiting!

    Here is our Tort's set-up: Right now, the gauge is reading 89° at far-left end; 95° at basking spot; 88% humidity. He walks around a lot but usually ends up parking itself at his/her basking spot (see photos).
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    New Baby Tort After Years of Waiting!

    Our new baby sulcata isn't named Tank. I am still trying to come up with a name. I have three names narrowed down so far. Speedy Gonzalez or Road Runner would be names to think about since it moves around quite speedily. It looks as if it has a jetpack for a shell 😄.
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    New Baby Tort After Years of Waiting!

    Temps and humidity are correct because I use a digital Thermometer/Hygrometer. The coolest spot in the enclosure (far end) is 84° and the warmest (basking spot) is 96°. The humidity is usually about 88% and doesn't get below 75%. I am following pretty much what you guys are advising: higher...
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    New Baby Tort After Years of Waiting!

    I've read Tom's caresheet before joining this forum. I joined because I like the recommendations. Thanks!
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    New Baby Tort After Years of Waiting!

    Hi all... About twelve years ago I was a not-so proud new owner of a baby sulcata. That is because the baby died on me a few months later from my lack of knowledge of its care requirements. Of course, this was completely my fault. I did a lot of research after it died to see why and how I...
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