I recently came into posession of a stray (more likely abandoned) sulcuta. I am not sure if I intend to keep it or not, but so long as I have it, I'd like to make sure it has a suitable quality of life. I've provided it a decent sized enclosure for its size, deep substrate to dig in, a hide, plenty of food, and intend on taking it outside to graze whenever weather permits (I had it out today for several hours and it loved it!). However, is there any sort of behavioral enrichment I could/should provide it? I know some of my other reptiles like things such as smell tubes, objects they can manipulate, novel items to investigate, etc. What would be a good tortoise equivalent of these sort of items? Do they like a ball to play with like Tegus, or no? Would stuffing a piece of cholla wood with grass and letting it chomp on the grass hanging out of the wood be exciting? Do they like some low wood or rocks to clamber over? Do they like having their enclosure re-arranged or are they lovers of stability?
Any input much appreciated. I know the basics on care but my knowledge of tortoise behavior is virtually non-existant.
Any input much appreciated. I know the basics on care but my knowledge of tortoise behavior is virtually non-existant.