Hi Tom! Quick question: do you have a youtube channel? I think it would be really fun and informative if you had a video of a nice setup or videos of your tortoises and such.
Hello! Thanks for the response! I have two little torts (One was planned and the other was not because roommate couldn't resist). I have my thermostats running but I still get a bit worried that temps will still get too low. I used to have them in my room, but they apparently got a bit smelly...
This is my basic set up right now. The lamp is out because I took this while I was soaking my torts, but it usually goes in the hole in the corner. The aluminum foil traps heat and humidity from the cut so i can open the box without having to move my lamps and such. I was told this was a good...
I have some small sulcatas and they live in a nice plastic tub with a basking light and a CHE. Temperatures are good and comfy right now, but it is starting to get a little cold. I am worried my lamps might not be enough in the winter as even at night my CHE is barely keeping the enclosure at...
Thanks Tom! Fortunately they don't live in an open top enclosure. I've been keeping up with the little research here. I guess theres probably some air escaping somehow. I'll definitely keep in mind about the scented candles.
Hello all!
I recently just got my first new little sulcata hatchling named Tortilla! Everything seems to be running okay: The minimum temp all around is 80/85 degrees with high 90s in basking area during the day. The humid hide seems to be working nicely because Tortilla really likes to camp...
Thank you all so much! You've all inspired great enclosure ideas and gave great info! I'll definitely be keeping all of this in mind. I appreciate you all being a helpful and friendly community.
Thanks, everyone! This was all really helpful! I managed to track down reptibark at a PetSmart and was able to get the last bag! Now everything should be ready for my little tort!
Hello! Thanks for quick reply! I’ll definitely take this out then. Im getting really mad my lowes or my home depot because they dont seem to carry any of the substrates I need nor the one you recommended :( Now, I dont have a petco, but I checked petsmart and they dont have the other substrate...
Hello all! I got a smol sulcata hatchling comin in this weekend and I was setting my enclosure up when I was kinda put off my the substrate I bought. I saw the recommended was orchid bark, so I went to my local lowes and they didnt have the specific one I was looking for, but they said this was...
Hello! I am looking into a nice hygrometer and thermometer sensor that connects to wifi so I can check on my tortoise enclosure temps while I am away at work. Have you guys tried this? Im wondering if it is waterproof/not affected by humidity (I know its a hygrometer but you never know if it...
thank you!!! you're so kind!! Do you have any recommendations on bulbs, thermometers/humidity-mometer (i keep forgetting what theyre called lol), and such? I hope im not being a bother
Hi! My name is Vianey and Im an alcoholic....
Jk not really, thats just the first thing that comes to mind when asked to introduce myself. I'm getting a sulcata hatchling in a few days and their name shall be Tortilla, as decreed by the tortoise gods. I'm pretty excited and now that I got a...
HELLO! I'm going to get a sulcata hatchling very soon, so I'm slowly gathering my things together. My starter set up for a few months is the black tub in the picture with a plexiglass roof like in the other example picture. I will be utilizing orchid bark for substrate, as per advice from a...