winter housing

This will be our hermann's third winter and his first real attempt at brumation. He turned his nose up at most food over the past few weeks, except a few bites of dandelion greens here and there, including in the 2-3 days before he burrowed. He has now buried himself in his substrate (mostly...

Hey all! I'm looking to build my Russian tortoise a new outdoor enclosure. The old one has done an admirable job over the years, but is tired. Plus, I'm moving and Mzee's going to have a much bigger yard to roam, so it's time to expand and improve. I've been browsing through the enclosure...

Hey, y’all. I have a russian tort that I’m keeping watch over for my dad until he has a yard to keep her in again. We’ve had her for around 12+ years and for about 5-6 years he’s kept her fully outside all year round. I’m not well versed in the ins and outs, but I’ve got a great outdoor set up...

Hello, friends! Everyone here is always posting their beautiful carpentry skills. Here's what I can do! ?‍♀️ I miscounted panels, the foil will eventually be replaced. Foil works in a pinch, but it takes longer for temps to climb back up if you open it up All electronics secured with...

I apologize if I’m using this forum wrong, I’m new here! I really want to get a sulcata, and I live in NJ. I live with my parents right now, on a little less than an acre of land. In about 2 years I’m planning to buy my own house with my partner (after he finishes school), which our one...

Hello! I have a 5 year old Sulcata who recently moved into his new outside enclosure. He's been inside since we brought him home and I'm wondering if anyone has some helpful tips for when the weather turns. He's currently in a 15X15 pen that has a 2ft tall stone wall. We placed the pen on a...

Hello All, I just posted another thread about our grown Sulcata tortoise developing diarrhea after gorging on rich spring grass. I am starting a seperate thread to ask for advice about housing for the same tortoise. We adopted Sheldon in the fall and he lived in our laundry room for the winter...

I have never heard anyone mention combining a winter tort shed with a greenhouse. I am planning for next winter and thought about keeping my potted plants out of Sulcata reach, under grow-lights inside the shed. Then I wondered if I could just build a greenhouse that would accomodate plants in...