This has been an awesome thread! I've thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
Heating options for outdoor burrow, 3 year old Sulcata
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Thanks for the update - I probably never would have found this thread otherwise.
How much does Gilbert weigh now?
How much does Gilbert weigh now?
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Hello, thank you for the congratulations!
I still have the same heating pad down there in the box. We've had a few cold spells here in Arizona - dipping into the low 30's for a few nights in a row - and I cover the tunnel entrance with a thick towel. It's quite a bit warmer inside his enclosure vs. outside. I'm pretty sure he's nestled deep down at the end of his burrow but at least there is a source of heat in the main box area for him. A couple weeks ago I didn't see Gilbert out & about for about 5 days so I ran a small space heater fan at the entrance aimed down the tunnel and sure enough, he came up to investigate and bask. Made sure he had a good meal of kale while he warmed up. It's been nearing 70 degrees in the afternoons now and he is out & about. He just eats my lawn and I supplement with kale and a few other things every now & then. I also just leave the heating pad plugged in around the clock when it's cold like this.
I still have the same heating pad down there in the box. We've had a few cold spells here in Arizona - dipping into the low 30's for a few nights in a row - and I cover the tunnel entrance with a thick towel. It's quite a bit warmer inside his enclosure vs. outside. I'm pretty sure he's nestled deep down at the end of his burrow but at least there is a source of heat in the main box area for him. A couple weeks ago I didn't see Gilbert out & about for about 5 days so I ran a small space heater fan at the entrance aimed down the tunnel and sure enough, he came up to investigate and bask. Made sure he had a good meal of kale while he warmed up. It's been nearing 70 degrees in the afternoons now and he is out & about. He just eats my lawn and I supplement with kale and a few other things every now & then. I also just leave the heating pad plugged in around the clock when it's cold like this.
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I've actually never weighed him - wish I did when I first adopted him. I'd estimate he's about 35 lbs from the times when I occasionally have to pick him up and relocate him when he's carrying the patio furniture around on his back! I'll have to get a scale and see what he truly weighs.
Great thread - lots of info. Nice documentation....keep on updating.
Thnks
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Well I gave him a quick warm rinse & scrub today. He weighs in at 33.5 lbs and his shell is about 20.5" front to back. Contrast the first picture of him today on the 16" X 16" patio tiles with the second picture of him on the same tiles in May 2014.
jwiercinski
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Great thread, thank you 
