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I haven't seen my boy for a week now. I know exactly where he is. He made himself a burrow and I'm afraid he's decided to disobey me and stay in there as opposed to the nice little shelter I had set up for him. I live in central California and while it has been cool in the nights I feel like...

I have a baby sulcata I'll be bringing in for the winter. I know I'll be doing this every year and don't feel like spending $$$ on a tank when I know he will outgrow it soon. What if I set him up in a tub that is currently not being used at all? No one uses this bathroom and I thought about...

I'm always curious to hear what owners feed their torts on a day to day basis. It helps everyone with new ideas and the realization that variety really is key. Today my tortoises will be getting their favorite grape leaves, mulberry leaves, some grass, and maybe some rose pedals as a special...

I was just given a 4 week old sulcata. Was told to feed it spring mix which it didn't seem to like just the red leaf lettuce. I tried little pieces of cactus but it wouldn't touch it. Is it too early to try to and feed it leaves and grasses? This is what I generally feed my older ones but I was...

I have a 1 1/2 year old desert tortoise named Lucy. The plan was to keep her awake this winter with heat lamps, but I don't think she's too keen on the idea. As of a few days ago she was very active, then we got a sudden temperate drop and she's been sleeping the last couple of days. This was my...

Hello all, I'm a first time owner of a beautiful 14 year old desert tortoise. I know hibernation is just around the corner and I want to make sure that I have the best conditions for my Ringo. Can you share photos of how your hibernate your tortoises? I want to keep him in the box but...

Hello everyone! I'm from California and I work/own a nursery (garden center). We were just given a 14 year old desert tortoise by a woman who can no longer care for him. I fell in love at first sight. It's been about a week now and I have researched everything I've been able to do in order to...