Hello Tom, i am trying to find a Sulcata Tortoise about 9-12” in size. I had a bad time with purchasing online and would prefer at least a picture before I get one. Many people who want to rehome want a fee much higher than a purchase price. I have no interest in breeding so male or female...
Are you willing to ship? I live in New Mexico and the climate here is very good for them. I have a large backyard enclosed by concrete block walls and plenty of room to roam. The tortoises have an 8 x 12 building with heat and humidity when they need to be inside. Mine are now inside my house...
I ordered two tortoises from Tortoise Town. When they arrived, both have significant pyramiding. I called them and was told they would outgrow it, which I know they won’t but I am trying very hard to keep it from getting worse by providing humidity, warm soaks, proper heat and lighting, and a...
Hello and welcome. I suggest you read our care sheets for Sulcatas. Sulcatas cannot be allowed to roam the house.
We'll start with the damage... Sulcatas are very strong, grow rapidly to 100lb+ and go where they darn well please by the most direct route and that can mean straight through walls...
I am hoping to adopt or rescue a sulcate tortoise about 9-12” that can live inside in the winter and be allowed to roam in the house, with a heated/lighted hide in the living room for hiding out. I have the habitat prepared and am only missing the tortoise. The outdoor habitat is not quite...
I don't know if you set up a cam or not. I got my tortoises Sunday and the first thing I did after I had their environment set up, I put in a tortoise cam. It is an inexpensive Minion cam from Walmart, but I can watch it from my iPhone or iPad when I am not home. I can also set it to record...