This is kind of a long story but I will make it short. Someone in Missoula, MT dumped their sulcata. Ads were posted and no one claimed it. Bad time of year to do this as our temps have dropped to 30 degrees at night. Anyways, I took in this sulcata and must take care of it until spring when the rescue can take it.
I’m planning to keep it inside in a large metal stock tank. Luckily my house is large enough that this won’t be a problem. I read the care sheets and will use the substrate suggested and provide a humid hide. I’m going to have to use a plastic storage box for the hide. I have a mvb with a stand. I bought Timothy hay and orchard hay. I do buy dandelion greens but not often as it’s very expensive. Who would’ve thought? A weed everyone wants to get rid of is expensive. What kind of water dish is best for a sulcata of this size? I will take measurements and better pictures once I get this poor tortoise settled in. All advice and feedback welcome. I have no sulcata experience and want to do the best I can until it can go to the rescue.
I’m planning to keep it inside in a large metal stock tank. Luckily my house is large enough that this won’t be a problem. I read the care sheets and will use the substrate suggested and provide a humid hide. I’m going to have to use a plastic storage box for the hide. I have a mvb with a stand. I bought Timothy hay and orchard hay. I do buy dandelion greens but not often as it’s very expensive. Who would’ve thought? A weed everyone wants to get rid of is expensive. What kind of water dish is best for a sulcata of this size? I will take measurements and better pictures once I get this poor tortoise settled in. All advice and feedback welcome. I have no sulcata experience and want to do the best I can until it can go to the rescue.