my name is rayne and I live in socal. I have rescued a sulcata that i'm told is five years old. her name is maui and her shell isn't in that great of shape and her back legs are weak, yet shes a fast walker and an enthusiastic eater. her first owners were horrid with her diet, feeding her tomatoes and lettuce. her second owners did what they could I guess, keeping her in a large-ish aquarium and feeding her kale and other spring mixes. I have her now, today is my 3rd day having her. I have been taking her out of her wooden outdoor enclosure during the day and letting her roam in the grass for about 45 min to graze and get exercise. her shell is about 8 to 10 inches in length, and a little flat. so far I have fed her grass and dandelions, some rose petals. she has adequate water, and a hide that she like to burrow around in. I have questions as to what substrate is truly the best I've been doing research, and talking to people I know who have tortoises (my sister has a leopard (they do not come with in contact of one another)) is coconut husk okay? how do I monitor the humidity? at night I bring her enclosure into the garage for fear she may get chilly. ive been feeding her everyday and allowing her to graze, hoping im not over feeding. I just really want to get her healthy and happy and want her to feel secure because she has had so many owners. any helpful advice, tips, anything would be greatly appreciative. I am excited and hopeful for maui and my life as companions together:
