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Again... I read many threads on urates, and the right consistency, the amount, frequency, and not clear on this. Can someone tell us the basics... How often should we see the urates?? and is produced because of too much protein or dehydration? The consistency should be similar to toothpaste...

I’m in South FL... I have only had my Tort about a month, the previous owner gave me an igloo type dog shelter for him.. (as I read many comments about). I noticed he has slightly burrowed, at least removed most of the grass and is mostly on dirt... Does this mean he is looking for for...

Haven’t noticed in the last 2 weeks but it seems like a few layers of his scute are drying out.. Soaking 2-3 times a week. If no soak then at least a spray down with hose or mister. The top of his head seems to be slightly peeling, I assume it’s due to growth.

To make it quick and simple... I am pretty exhausted about reading about what can/can’t should be fed to Sulcatas... I have read... (not quoting sources) that Kale is good for them regularly and I have read that it should be fed occasional/rarely... who am I to believe??? Both sources seem...

Looks like my tort has been grass/yard kept bc his nails are pretty long... Should I put him on concrete just to wear out his nails?? Also maybe feed him on a bigger concrete base? I keep reading on how feeding on the plain grass is fine but watch out with dirt/sand/rocks in food. I find it...

I would like someone to clarify or elaborate... I was told if you let the tortoise roam outside their pen they will never be happy because they know there is an outside... My yard is larger than enclosure, just had to make an enclosure for safety reasons. I would like to let him roam for...

Torts drink water when they soak... When they go to the bathroom in the water can I assume they drank first?? Or should I change it as soon as he goes then let him soak?

New to the Tort life but not an amateur in reptiles.... Just saved a 15 year old sulcata but from what I see/read he is small for his age. Little bit of pyramiding (not sure if can be fixed with time). I will be taking an accurate measurement of him tomorrow to track progress.... His spurs...