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  1. Alsprotector

    Tips on transporting a tortoise?

    Does anyone have any information on transporting older Sulcata's? We will be moving out of state, likely about a 2 day trip. We were thinking of donating the bed of the truck, covered with a camper shell and straw lined. What else do you know? Would love to hear. Thanks
  2. Alsprotector

    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    I wish I could give more info on Al's origin and hope to in the future. It might take awhile to get his full story from his previous owner, but I will. I didn't realize that his potential age and size were that rare. I don't know Sulcatas, just our Al. he is very happy with his new house however...
  3. Alsprotector

    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    Tom, I'll ask about the history again... It's been so long since I have heard the story, I have forgotten most details. When I get my "refresher" Ill post it here. :)
  4. Alsprotector

    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    Thank you for that ! It is true, if left to it's own devices it can be invasive. I have noticed that the further South in California you go, the more vigorous a grower of course. In Northern California, not so much as the heat levels are definitely not the same. I was wanting to add more dry...
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    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    Does anyone know if Stipa or Mexican Feather Grass is poisonous? Everytime I do a search, it just heads me back to Fescue and doesn't answer my question.
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    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    There's a pic of him below. :)
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    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    He is really dirty in this photo. Al is 108 pounds according to the wildlife hospital where he was incarcerated after his big escape for a few days so we could panic and cry. His burrow, now closed for the winter, goes about 15 feet back and about 8 feet wide at its base. He gets dirty with all...
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    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    Oh, btw.... His strength and weight being returned after his escapades? OMG. He could go through almost anything. Now Al has concrete.
  9. Alsprotector

    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    LOL. I can't recall the entire history, because it's not "my" history but yes, he is among those and he did come from a Zoo. No one smuggled him in, in a handbag or anything but he did arrive via a Zoo. They estimate that he is around 40, actually. We were concerned that he might be more like...
  10. Alsprotector

    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    No, it is not physically impossible that this is his age. And yes, this IS one of those "rare exceptions" that you speak of. You are correct in that the "General Public" did not have access. This does not apply in this case. However, in response to your other comments on "companionship" I do...
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    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    Thank you SO much... We were so worried and he has been around a long time. His previous owners left a great deal to be desired and we got his diet up to snuff, have done research over the past 3+ years that we have had him in our care and he is healthier than before by alot. I wondered if his...
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    30 year old Sulcata suddenly wanting to escape

    We have Al... He is approximately 40 years old, 105 pounds and his shell is about 23" across... A big guy. Very recently he has been escaping his enclosure. Fortunately, it is a rural area and neighbors have been kind enough to help and we have gotten him back home. He started this a few weeks...
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