New Sulcata Owner! (:

[daniellenc]

If you do a search for closed chambers you’ll see how many options you have though ultimately you’ll need a very large adult enclosure which is costly.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

This is what I use

https://www.walmart.com/ip/IRIS-Hol...75035&wl11=online&wl12=48037027&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[Tom]

Wont covering it with tinfoil reduce air?

That is the idea. The air in that room is too dry and too cool. Having an open top allows your warm humid air to escape up and into the room.

 

[pguinpro]

Try pouring water from a cup directly onto the substrate and mix it up good so it's moist. This works better than misting

Funny, guys at serpentarium told me to pack it tight and spray it 3x daily.

 

[pguinpro]

This is what I use

https://www.walmart.com/ip/IRIS-Hol...75035&wl11=online&wl12=48037027&wl13=&veh=sem

I tried that link but it's broken.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

It's working for me here I'll try again

https://www.walmart.com/ip/IRIS-Hol...75035&wl11=online&wl12=48037027&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[pguinpro]

It's working for me here I'll try again

https://www.walmart.com/ip/IRIS-Hol...75035&wl11=online&wl12=48037027&wl13=&veh=sem

Im sorry maybe I missed it what's this for again? In place of the screen? And you put some holes in it?

 

[Toddrickfl1]

Here is a pic of what I linked. Its an xmas tree tote you can get at Wal-Mart to use as a closed chamber. If you Google xmas tree totes its one of the first ones that pop up

 

[pguinpro]

You mean instead of the 20 gallon tank? I worked so hard building everything lol maybe I'll just use the cover.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

Ya, that tort is going to be to big for that tank literally in a couple months. They grow fast.

 

[daniellenc]

You mean instead of the 20 gallon tank? I worked so hard building everything lol maybe I'll just use the cover.

I know you got bad info but many of us did despite tireless research. Return what you can and work on a larger enclosure. In the meantime use a cheap large tote while you save. Ideally a sulcata will need a lot of square footage (reason I don’t have one). To grow properly and be happy you’ll be sacrificing a lot of room for him or her so might as well start now. $38 tote from Walmart and start planning indoor and outdoor space because you’ll soon need it. Before you know he’ll be pooping turds three times the size he is now lol.

 

[pguinpro]

In an open top table you’ll have to add water several times a day. You can fashion a lid though and cut a hole for your basking lights. Look at the Christmas tree plastic totes at Walmart $38 will give you a closed chamber that’s much easier to maintain.

I have birds outside all the time blue Jays and blackbirds how soon do you think I'll need a bigger space? He's 5 weeks old now.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

I have birds outside all the time blue Jays and blackbirds how soon do you think I'll need a bigger space? He's 5 weeks old now.

I don't keep Sulcatas I can't tell you for sure, but It won't be long. @Jay Bagley how fast has Sheldon grown?

 

[daniellenc]

By 6 months he’ll need a 4x4 enclosure at MINIMUM. I’ve always wanted one but my climate would require him to have indoor housing near half the year. As adults they need at least 1/4 acre to one sulcata. I have a yard but that’s about all of it so I went with a redfoot instead. Now when I hit the lottery I’ll be @ALDABRAMAN neighbor lmao.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

By 6 months he’ll need a 4x4 enclosure at MINIMUM. I’ve always wanted one but my climate would require him to have indoor housing near half the year. As adults they need at least 1/4 acre to one sulcata. I have a yard but that’s about all of it so I went with a redfoot instead. Now when I hit the lottery I’ll be @ALDABRAMAN neighbor lmao.

Same here, when I die I want to come back as one of @ALDABRAMAN torts.

 

[daniellenc]

Same here, when I die I want to come back as one of @ALDABRAMAN torts.

Me and you both lol

 

[Jay Bagley]

I don't keep Sulcatas I can't tell you for sure, but It won't be long. @Jay Bagley how fast has Sheldon grown?

Hey, just saw this. In my opinion, I think a lot of it depends on how they're kept, and how they're fed. He went from his hatchling weight to only 1lb even the two and a half years he stayed with my daughter at my ex's. I got him back November of 2017 and he has already gained roughly 6 1/2 lbs. I think the right conditions and the right diet they can have tremendous growth.

 

[northernpiglet]

Hey, just saw this. In my opinion, I think a lot of it depends on how they're kept, and how they're fed. He went from his hatchling weight to only 1lb even the two and a half years he stayed with my daughter at my ex's. I got him back November of 2017 and he has already gained roughly 6 1/2 lbs. I think the right conditions and the right diet they can have tremendous growth.

I have 2 sulcatas- 1 yearling and 1 three year old. I think the biggest growth spurt for either of of them has been in the past year with my 3 year old who is now 11 inches, 8 pounds. My yearling is still small (growing steady though) and Is at the same weight my 3 year old was at that age