New baby sulcata.

willovr

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Hi!

This is my new baby. His/her name is pluto. My daughter love it!


Pd, I want to know which is the best substrate for the sulcatas.ImageUploadedByTortForum1386534818.966368.jpg
 
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Please read Toms threads below in my post for raising a sully the proper way. High humidity and temps, with daily warm soaks and water available. I like coconut coir for substrate the best. Holds humidity and will not mold.
 

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Very nice! You might want to put a planter on its side for a hide so your little guy feels more safe/secure :)
 

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Cute little guy!! My Sulcata is now 3 months old. I also have the same ZooMed Tortoise house. Did some modification, however.
I joined two, and closed up the tops to help raise the humidity.
 

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Scm133 said:
Cute little guy!! My Sulcata is now 3 months old. I also have the same ZooMed Tortoise house. Did some modification, however.
I joined two, and closed up the tops to help raise the humidity.

Now we are getting somewhere! This is the best use of those enclosures that I have seen.
 

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What did u use for the top?
What did u use to line the inside??

Did u cut a whole in the left side of the wood?? What did u use?
I have two pushed together like this but I could definitely make it better like yours!!
 

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Lined the inside with heavy plastic. The far right side was cut so the fluorescent fixture with a Repti-sun bulb could be placed inside. The far left has a hole cut and the rim lined with insulation, so the CHE can sit on the rim. The next section has plexiglas with a corner cut for the adjustable UV lamp. The next section is just insulation with another hole for the CHE. The Monsoon mister sprays the two big sections every hour for 16 secs to keep the humidity in check.
 

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So neat! I got some work to do on mine!

What did u use to cut the the plexiglass?
 

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Thanks!! I got hubby to cut it at his work. I would have used plexiglass on the other section, but he was not able to cut a circle in the plexiglass.
 

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Scm133 said:
Cute little guy!! My Sulcata is now 3 months old. I also have the same ZooMed Tortoise house. Did some modification, however.
I joined two, and closed up the tops to help raise the humidity.

Great setup!!!!!!
 

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He looks very well adopted. Good for you!! ! ! ! !
 
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