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You’re definitely on the right track I was in the same boat you were in and still kind of am, in the start I didn’t care in the way I should have and now I only have a 5 year old 5.4 pound Sulcata. But about a month ago when I joined my tortoise grew about 6 ounces with correct care hopefully...

Yes if you don’t keep it humid this will stunt growth, it should be at 80% humidity or higher to have good smooth growth

There’s nothing wrong with being too safe with animals Most people have an indoor and outdoor enclosure for the tortoises so they get some sun and aren’t vulnerable to predators for the entire day At your size yes I would believe it is time to go outside full time you could get Toms opinion on...

I would plant some new grass and get rid of the old grass as the pesticides could be in soil and grass for a year or more But a Sulcata needs to graze so if You have a Albertsons or any pet store nearby (preferably Albertsons) they are usually selling wheatgrass which you could buy and cut in...

Here’s an example https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Need-help%2C-outdoor-enclosure.165718/

Most people do chicken wire above their enclosure to keep it safe from predators from above Then usually have a wall of bricks, cinder blocks, or wood to keep them in the enclosure and other creatures out

I PM you about the tortoise

Wow what a beautiful boy I hope you find the best owner for him

I’m so surprised how these guys grow It makes me want to get a hatchling because I never got the chance to have a young non pyramiding (mine was dry started) But anyways your doing a great job I have saved this post for if I do get a hatchling to see what you fed yours to grow like a weed

She was 4.8 back in April and is now 5.4 pounds in May

I’m happy to announce that Sheldon grew 6 ounces in one month which makes me so happy to see she’s growing she is eating a great diet and getting 30 minuets soaks everyday. I’m just so happy that she is growing and I’m trying to get her outside but the weather in Redlands hasn’t been to great...

Can we see a full picture of him in all his glory

Hey it happens time goes quick and things change

This is I went off when completely changing how I treated Sheldon How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0 https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/How-To-Raise-A-Healthy-Sulcata-Or-Leopard%2C-Version-2%2E0.79895/

Yea I just got it as it seemed that it was getting recommended a lot by people

Coco coir

Yea I’ll try to do something like that I got a humidifier which keeps the humidity up but that’s what I think got it so wet

For some reason again won’t let me upload images it works for a couple of days then stops but yes the temp is usually around 80 or higher The thing is I have a tortoise table which I’ve had for a while because when I got my tort it was “the best enclosure” for a tortoise so that’s what my dad...

Help my sulcata’s substrate is too wet, to the point when I press on it, it “leaks” What should I do I use coco coir

I have been giving her a bath a day I might miss a day because of school, but is 30 minuets ok for a hot bath giving that much alfalfa for her growth And I will introduce rose leaves too