Hi there from sunny Tampa! My name is Kelly and I have always wanted a Sulcata tortoise. I am starting to do very detailed research and diagram an enclosure. I have a pretty decent sized yard, which is fenced in, and we live right on a pond. I also have 2 kids and 2 Great Danes, who are indeed true gentle giants. I'm looking forward to learning a lot in here to prepare for my baby! My main concern is that I've heard Sulcata's are diggers, I definitely don't want that.
New Member - Kelly in Tampa, FL
- Thread starter krkintpa
- Start date
Hello and Welcome. They can be diggers, but what I have read on here, if they have lots of room and can't see over or thru a fence, they won't try to escape. Just be sure though, as gentle of giants your dogs may be, a tortoise is a chew toy to them. We've heard it many times. "My dog wouldn't hurt anything". Then it happens, they don't listen and their tort gets chewed. Also be sure to purchase from a breeder that starts their babies out the humid way, better for the tort, better for you
Hi, and welcome to the Forum!
- Joined
- Apr 3, 2013
- Messages
- 10,876
Hi Kelly
Welcome to the Forum
Hi and welcone. Are you thinking hatchling, one a bit older or more an adult? Is the pond within the fenced in area?
Speedy-1
Well-Known Member
Hi and welcome Kelly ! 
