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Situation.... built a beautiful outdoor enclosure for my sulcata to get him permanently outdoors. Haven't been able to keep him in it through the night because temps are still not quite warm enough yet until sun up. I want to be able to leave him in there all the time and not have to bring him...

Building an outdoor enclosure for my sulcata and wondering what the average temps should be in a burrow? I'm in florida so it's hot and humid. He will have lots of shade but want to be sure he has a place so he won't overheat.

We are building an outdoor enclosure to move our sulley out there and we have always used the base to a clay pot for his water dishes. They are still big enough for him but I feel they need to be a little deeper. By the time he gets in and sloshes the water out I'm filling it multiple times a...

Working on part of Mr. Frogs new outdoor enclosure. I can't wait to get him out there with more space

So Mr. Frog is big enough for an outdoor enclosure now so the building plans begin and here come all the questions! We live in Florida and have worked out all the details for keeping him safe at night from the raccoons and I know he still needs a hide but does it still need to be heated? It is...

Hi all! We joined this group 4 years ago to do lots of research before purchasing our 1st tort. We got busy with life and have been MIA but Mr Frog will be 4 years old on the 28th and we wanted to stop in and say hello and share his pictures. We have done the best we can to take proper care of...

Anyone know what this plant is and if my sulcata tortoise can eat it!

Okay, after 2 other attempts at enclosures I think we finally have it right this time! Thank you Tom for all of your help!

we just love our little guy!

So Im heartbroken because after spending weeks working on the "perfect" tort tabel and getting it exactly how we wanted it...it doesnt work! No matter what we do we just cant get the heat and humidity right for our little guy. SO...tonight he goes into a 55 gallon aquarium and hopefull that will...

I think we finally got the enclosure where the temperatures/humidity is right. Thank you to those of you that suggested insetting the light inside the wood...I think its going to work perfect! This is our 1st tortoise (never owned any reptile) and we have done a LOT of research before getting...

This is our 1st tort so we are trying to get his enclosure regulated, which, is EXTREMELY frustrating! LOL Ive already gotten a few opinions but want to see what all my options are. The temperatures are good everywere except under the plexiglass lid where the coco fiber is. This was intended to...

our sulcata, Frog, arrived today! We are so excited and he is just perfect! Wanted to share a few pictures.

I joined this site about 2 weeks ago (after reading every other website out there) in hopes of learning enough about sulcata tortoises to own one. I just wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to Tom and Arizon Sulcata for answering all of my 1 million questions! Everyone on this site is so nice and Im...

We are getting our very 1st tortoise (sulcata) next Tuesday and are so excited! Wanted to post some pictures of the enclosure we built for feedback. It is only temporary until hes big enough and we are moving, then he will have an outside home! It is all done with the exception of some plants...

After a month of research and trying to prepare...we are finally getting our baby in a few weeks. We are SO excited! Im praying Ive learned enough to give him a happy and healthy life! Now for a name!?!

Ive been reading mixed reviews on wether or not to use vita shell on your torts. Is this stuff good for them or does it cause them harm? You would think it would help keep their shells moist but Ive also read that their shells need to be able to breath and nothing should be put on them. Help??????

I am looking to get a sulcata tortoise and Im afraid to get one from a pet shop for fear it has not been properly taken care of. Anyone know of any breeders in the Tampa bay area?

My name is Stephanie and at the end of the month my family will be the proud owners of a Sulcata tortoise. We are very excited and looking forward to the lifelong commitment! However, this is our 1st tortoise and we have been doing research for weeks to make sure we provide it with the best home...

Im going to be getting a baby sulcata at the end of the month and want to have the best home for him possible! There is SO much information on this site that its overwhelming! I have an idea of the enclosure I want to build for him I am just really confused about the best substrate...everyone...