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My tortoise (Sulcata) has been whistling since he was a baby. it freaks me out... but usually loudest if he’s heavy breathing. I would only worry if it’s new.

Meet Tator, He was born September 2016. He got off to a slow start as far as growth... he has been cared for with high humidity when he was young... and other recommendations often outlined I just think he’s a late bloomer. I have his weight graphed over time from the time he was about 1...

I went to Lowe’s and bought three sections of this black precut/prethreaded pipe and a little mount. Total was like $30 and it won’t budge. they have a huge section with it and various sizes... you can make something crazy or simple...

So happy you found him! When summer comes around I’m going to have to rethink my outside plan.

My sulcata tortoise “Tator” is 3.5 years old he weighs 5.5 pounds (2.35 kilos). He whistles when he breathes... It’s been there since he was a baby but the larger he gets the louder the whistle is. It is most noticeable when eating or after exercise... Its almost as if his nostrils aren’t big...

Do they come often or just a one off? Some motion activated sound devices (Amazon) will work to scare them away... but if that doesn’t work an electric fence would be the best (in addition to removing food sources and smells) check this Colorado document...

Don’t use glass (ie: aquarium) or anything they can see through or over... They will constantly flip over trying to get through/over it. learned this the hard way

Hey friends! I’ve been following these forums for years with my Sulcata “Tator”. I see lots of enclosure things but no one recommending lots of higher end options or techie things. I highly recommend getting a thermal imaging scanner to check enclosure temps, it has helped me so much to...

Bert has a she-shed. Now Bert is getting a she-sheier she-shed. —- I’d get some insulation around the outside of the shed at the base. If there’s wind it’ll cool that floor substantially and is probably the easiest improvement.