Introduction

[Tidgy's Dad]

I've had my little Moroccan spur-thighed tortoise for over 3 years now and she loves being outside or inside equally much. she never digs to go outside, though sometimes asks to come in if it's too hot. She seems to love the open air, but I soak her inside, just showers outside, both of which she enjoys. but I can't speak for sulcatas. welcome to the site, the people here are great, as you've already discovered.

 

[Myroli]

Yeah they're very nice and informative, though I'm gathering everyone has different opinions and ways of taking care of their tortoises which is interesting, I'm trying to decide which way I'm going to choose since all seem to be pretty successful

 

[pam]

Welcome

 

[tortdad]

Yeah they're very nice and informative, though I'm gathering everyone has different opinions and ways of taking care of their tortoises which is interesting, I'm trying to decide which way I'm going to choose since all seem to be pretty successful

All any of can do is tell you what works for us in our particular climate. It's up to you to do some trial and error to see what works best for you.

There are certain things that you just can't argue with, like temps and humidity. Have fun setting your stuff up and be sure to post lots of pictures.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello and welcome to the TFO from AZ . Torts Rule !

 

[Myroli]

Will do, if I ever figure out how, that is. lol

 

[Myroli]

I can't seem to get my humidity level any higher than 75%, any suggestions to get it that last 10%? Or is 75 good enough?

 

[tortdad]

I can't seem to get my humidity level any higher than 75%, any suggestions to get it that last 10%? Or is 75 good enough?

It would be good enough if you can keep it at a constant 75 day and night. My bet is that it's 75 for only a short time, then it drops down. A closed chamber is the way to go. All you have to do to your tank is add tin foil over the top to trap the heat and humidity in.

 

[Myroli]

Wouldn't that be a fire hazard with the heat lamp and uvb light? If not, I will definitely be doing that tomorrow

 

[Merrick]

Welcome keep asking questions! ! [emoji2] [emoji217]

 

[Myroli]

My tortoise came in!!!!

 

[Myroli]

I can't do the foil till we get suction cups w/hooks to have the uvb light on the inside of the tank. And I've noticed the humidity goes up more at night when the heat lamp and uvb are off

 

[Myroli]

He's not moving very much...I just soaked him and he's still not really moving, any ideas? It had gotten pretty hot in there then he buried himself about half way.

 

[Myroli]

Nevermind he's better, I think he went into aestivation from getting too hot

 

[cmacusa3]

Pics of the little one? What are your temps right now? Try not to handle him/her to much right now.

 

[Myroli]

Temp is 80 degrees and I have only messed with him when he arrived abd then to soak him b/c he wasn't moving so I was trying to make sure he was still alive. I don't know how to upload pics

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

Temp is 80 degrees and I have only messed with him when he arrived abd then to soak him b/c he wasn't moving so I was trying to make sure he was still alive. I don't know how to upload pics

do ou have a phone that can take pics?

 

[Myroli]

Yes

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

Yes

there is a tortoise forums app. i think its easier to post pictures there.

 

[Myroli]

Oh, okaye, I'll look into it