Hey guys!
I'm excited to join this forum because I am planning my next tort. I'm a complete turtle fanatic. In my lifetime (I'm 23) I've had 3 different turtles. Growing up I had a Russian tort and a red-eared slider. (As a young teen, I later gave them away) and I actually once owned a Sulcata tortoise. When I first started college (two years ago) my girlfriend at the time gifted me a great baby Sulcata tort.
Sadly, I later had to give that Sulcata tort away.
Being in college full-time and working, I wasn't prepared at all for the responsibility of the tort she gave me. After setting up the area I could care for him, it was less than ideal. Not enough humidity, the wrong light, clueless about food. Also, being young and so busy, I couldn't pay it enough attention. I kept it for less than two weeks. I was terrified of it growing up and having spikes on his shell, I was very worried about his nutrition. I later gave it back to the pet store he came from. Very sad. However, I was more concerned about his well-being and rather gave him up so that he could find a proper home later.
I LOVE sulcata tortoises. I love their look and their personality. I love the lifetime of the tort and how big it'll get over the years. When I had the sulcata tortoise I was very excited to one day build him a better living box and excited that one day he would get very very big.
So, now that I'm half-way through college, I'm thinking about investing and getting one for myself. My plan is to gather ALL materials, food, light, etc before even getting the tort. Making sure I have everything I need and that I'll be able to take care of it properly. I live in Houston, Tx so the weather is (almost) ideal... I think? I want to make sure I'll have everything ready and then finally, get the new tort. Anything else I should think of?
Anyways, I look forward to hearing from all of you.
Any suggestions?
I'm excited to join this forum because I am planning my next tort. I'm a complete turtle fanatic. In my lifetime (I'm 23) I've had 3 different turtles. Growing up I had a Russian tort and a red-eared slider. (As a young teen, I later gave them away) and I actually once owned a Sulcata tortoise. When I first started college (two years ago) my girlfriend at the time gifted me a great baby Sulcata tort.
Sadly, I later had to give that Sulcata tort away.
Being in college full-time and working, I wasn't prepared at all for the responsibility of the tort she gave me. After setting up the area I could care for him, it was less than ideal. Not enough humidity, the wrong light, clueless about food. Also, being young and so busy, I couldn't pay it enough attention. I kept it for less than two weeks. I was terrified of it growing up and having spikes on his shell, I was very worried about his nutrition. I later gave it back to the pet store he came from. Very sad. However, I was more concerned about his well-being and rather gave him up so that he could find a proper home later.
I LOVE sulcata tortoises. I love their look and their personality. I love the lifetime of the tort and how big it'll get over the years. When I had the sulcata tortoise I was very excited to one day build him a better living box and excited that one day he would get very very big.
So, now that I'm half-way through college, I'm thinking about investing and getting one for myself. My plan is to gather ALL materials, food, light, etc before even getting the tort. Making sure I have everything I need and that I'll be able to take care of it properly. I live in Houston, Tx so the weather is (almost) ideal... I think? I want to make sure I'll have everything ready and then finally, get the new tort. Anything else I should think of?
Anyways, I look forward to hearing from all of you.
Any suggestions?
