Breanna-banana
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I've been prepping to adopt a rescue adult male Sulcata, I had planned for a fenced enclosure, house with heating and wadding area. So far all I have is the house.
I spoke with the rescue owner today who said "it looks like you're all ready to adopt!". I was confused.
She went on to explain that "the tortoise if provided with plenty of space to roam, has a home to return to every night and cannot see outside of the fences should not dig or burrow to escape".
All of those things are true:
-Lots of space with grass and weeds
-House/night box
-Fenced in and cannot see out (thick tall grape vines hedge with chain link underneath)
But still?? Thoughts?? I’d definitely be worried about escape.
She has great reviews and has given so many lost tortoises a home and care, though she mentioned she was getting swamped with rescues so... is she rushing me to adopt without being prepared? Also, no adoption fee so I’m not suggesting it’s a monetary thing.
I spoke with the rescue owner today who said "it looks like you're all ready to adopt!". I was confused.
She went on to explain that "the tortoise if provided with plenty of space to roam, has a home to return to every night and cannot see outside of the fences should not dig or burrow to escape".
All of those things are true:
-Lots of space with grass and weeds
-House/night box
-Fenced in and cannot see out (thick tall grape vines hedge with chain link underneath)
But still?? Thoughts?? I’d definitely be worried about escape.
She has great reviews and has given so many lost tortoises a home and care, though she mentioned she was getting swamped with rescues so... is she rushing me to adopt without being prepared? Also, no adoption fee so I’m not suggesting it’s a monetary thing.
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