Sulcata? Hmm...

[clare n]

He last day of our holiday we decided to have a break from the new house to indulge in an enjoyable pastime of ours, garden centres (yes we r 28 going on 60 lol) whilst looking about the marine fish bit (his hobby) I wandered to the reptile bit. Normally there are a few RTs mincing about, to my amazement, there they were... Three adorable baby sulcatas. I fell in love. Now I'm wondering... Once Phillips enclosure is complete and he's happy... I'd LOVE to up the hobby.

 

[dmmj]

As long as you have room for an adult and can provide for his winter needs, I see no problem.

 

[clare n]

Yes there is room. I watched them for a good 15 minutes, fascinating. Beautiful little/giant creatures lol. Been reading all walkingrock's bits. Some serious consideration happening in the Newton household

 

[Jacob]

Congrats, make sure you can provide fully for it

 

[clare n]

I'd give him everything lol, Phillip is thoroughly spoilt need to build up essentials first and prepare. Shan't go in head first. By the end of the summer tho my garden shall be a tortoise paradise.

 

[wellington]

Read the threads at the bottom of my post. Good prep reading before you get your little Sullies.

 

[Yvonne G]

OMG! You've been bitten by the bug.

 

[clare n]

Yes thank you I will have a thorough read and research
Emysemys yes I have completely!I came here for a piece of advice on pink pee expecting to go away and carry on as normal, then I started reading and now I'm hooked! I blame you lot... I'm under your spell I'm not entirely sure what you've all done to me lol

 

[Tom]

(Evil laugh...) Moohoohoohahahahaaaaaa.... We've got you now...

Seriously though. I really do think sulcatas are the best species out there, all things considered. Certainly not for everybody, due to their size and potential destructiveness. But personality wise, there is nothing better. They may not have the pretty colors and stripes of a radiated or the spots of a leopard, but they are a very attractive tortoise in my opinion too. If you could comfortably house a pig or a pony, then you can house a sulcata too.

 

[clare n]

A pig would def be comfortable in the garden, it's an odd L shape. Once I get rid of a lot of what I call "space wasting" courtesy of the previous owner, it would be a good size. I must admit yes there are more attractive looking tortoises but the personalities of these little ones yesterday just got me they were fantastic. Phillip is very much like a grumpy old man in that respect he dislikes everyone and anything that goes near him unless it's me. These came across as bold explorers that just HAVE to get involved lol