Okay so for leopard tortoises you need at least 80 percent humidity, and 80 degrees. For hatchlings but what point would they not need that anymore. Because I live in San Diego and there is no way I will have close to 80 percent humidity outside.
Is this the orchid bark that people suggest for the substrate. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gubler-Orchid-Grow-Mix-Fine-Grade-4-Quart-Potting-Soil-Mix/5014006051
Awesome. This is so helpful. I’m glad I found this forum because the information I was finding was so confusing. For plants in their outdoor enclosure. Is there a thread for good plants to plant inside also how do you keep the plants alive with the tortoises eating the plants?
Awesome thanks for the help! So would a green house inside their territory with a CHE hooked to a thermostat to kick on at 80 degrees work for them at night?
Hey thanks for all the info. I read all those threads and they are super informative. I do have another question. So right now leopard tortoises are my top pick. I’m curious about the temperature. I know it says nothing below 80 degrees. But is that for just hatchlings or adults. Just wondering...
Hey guys so I’m pretty new to tortoises. I’m really wanting to get a tortoise and have been doing tons of research and not gonna lie it’s been exhausting as I feel like I see so many conflicting information. But anyways I live in San Diego CA and I’d like to have an outdoor year round enclosure...