outdoor enclosure size

[Tortoise Rescue Brenda]

What is the recommended outdoor enclosure size for an adult sulcata? I have spent time reading here to find a good answer. I have not found a definitive answer, maybe because there isn't one. I want to do the best for all my animals. You all always shoot straight and give good advice so I'm asking.

My sulcata is 35 lbs, 12 or 14" shell, 6 years old. My current enclosure is 30'x40'. Is that big enough for life?

Thank you
Brenda

 

[Yvonne G]

That would seem to be big enough, but only time will tell. If the grass gets eaten down to the roots and has a hard time growing, then you'll know it wasn't big enough. I have Dudley (110lbs) on this yard:



(the sight barrier fence is gone now) It's about 40x65, and he keeps it mowed down pretty good. I only have to run the Weedeater around the fence line occasionally.

 

[Tortoise Rescue Brenda]

That would seem to be big enough, but only time will tell. If the grass gets eaten down to the roots and has a hard time growing, then you'll know it wasn't big enough. I have Dudley (110lbs) on this yard:

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(the sight barrier fence is gone now) It's about 40x65, and he keeps it mowed down pretty good. I only have to run the Weedeater around the fence line occasionally.

thank you, Yvonne.

It’s good to see you have worn down trails too. I was worried that was a sign it was too small. I’ve had him since May and he hasn’t eaten my grass down to the ground. I do supplement with additional grass in the winter when it only grows over the septic tank. Lol. He also gets other turtle-safe plants all year.
Thank you