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  1. Mikki

    Outside heat enclosure

    I am in Florida(Tampa Bay area). I have built Scooter a new home which is 48x48. The one CHE that I had last year for winter time was perfect for his little home but now he has a much bigger home and it is not keeping his house warm! I have the CHE at 12 inches from the top of his shell but he...
  2. Mikki

    Worried about Sulcata eating elephant Ear

    Today I bought a Mulberry Tree, Grape Vines, and for more shade Elephant Ears. The Elephant Ears I purchased were huge and had big thick stock stem with humongous leaves for shade. Well I planted it in the ground and Scooter attacked it like he was a beaver! Just started taking huge bites out of...
  3. Mikki

    Sulcata living in Florida

    My 3 year Sulcata has a fully insulated outside enclosure with the rubber door flaps and also a close door. I have a ceramic heater hanging inside set on a thermostat and set at 75 degrees at all times. Its HOT during the day & was warm enough at in the enclosure at night that the heater was...
  4. Mikki

    Burrowing

    I am hoping someone has a tortoise that is just like my Scooter! Scooter is 2.5 years old. Scooter is BIG (from what I have been told)and I do have a little boy as he has put me notice already! I have had Scooter since he was only a few weeks old, actually he still had his tooth when I got...
  5. Mikki

    flaking shell

    Hi, I know this thread this a few years old, and I specifically searched for a thread in related to this subject and was hoping I would see a photo.. Your photo is showing EXACTLY what my tort is looking like, however, my tort is way worse!. I have asked in some facebook groups and of course...
  6. Mikki

    Sulcata Shell needs help

    Please I need some Experts Advice & HELP! I live in Florida & went away on vacation to Pennsylvania to see my Grandchildren because I have not seen them for so long due to Covid. I use to go up there 3 times a year and my youngest Grand daughter was 8 weeks old the last time I saw her and now...
  7. Mikki

    PLEASE settle a dispute between my hubby & I

    I have a 6 month old African Spur Tortoise. I live in Florida(Spring Hill, which is Tampa Bay area). Today the high was 70 however, the sun was out, I have an above ground enclosure that is predator proof & I wanted to little my little one outside today. There is a hide in the enclosure &...
  8. Mikki

    Posting for a 14 year old girl(Lilly) & her 7 year old female Sulcata(Loka).

    Hello everyone, I am posting for a 14 year old girl named Lilly. Lilly took in a 7 year old female Sulcata two weeks ago that was being extremely neglected. I actually met Lilly on facebook in a group.. I saw she needed help and I wanted to see what was going on & what help she needed... I am...
  9. Mikki

    IS THIS OK -BASKING BULB

    I ordered GE 45W Indoor Floodlight. It has the number R20. Is this OK for basking? I would appreciate it if someone would answer this. Thank you in advance
  10. Mikki

    Help with UV light..

    I need someone to help me figure out what UV light bulb & watt i can use please. I have read the care sheet however i have an aquarium that is covered on the bottom. I live in Florida so Scooter goes outside every day.. However its been to windy the last two days and cloudy so she's been inside...
  11. Mikki

    This is Scooter, I need advice on an enclosure top...

    This is Scooter, she is 4 months old and weighs 140 grams. I have had her for 3 months now. I live in Sunny Humid Florida and I have an above ground enclosure that is predator proof that she usually is in during day unless it is raining out. I was told yesterday having her outside all day is...
  12. Mikki

    Please will an experienced Sulcata Owner give me advice.

    SORRY SO LONG!! I wanted you to know alot about her so someone can help me.. My Scooter girl is 4 months old. I live in Florida and Scooter has an outdoor above ground enclosure and an inside enclosure. Normally Scooter Girl is out side from 10:00Am until 5:00OPm. Then after dinner feeding and a...
  13. Mikki

    First time Owner

    My name is Michelle and this is my little one.. I do have Scooter established with an exotic Veterinarian already. I got Scooter on June. Scooter is an extremely picky eater.. Right now I chop up grass in with greens so Scooter gets those nutrients they get from grass. I use to have to mix...
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