There is no humidity that is too humid for a sulcata. As for rain, unless its cold, rain will not hurt them either. The OP is in AZ. A heated night box for those possible cold nights is all that's needed, no having to bring into the house, not the size of this one. In fact this one with its size can even go outside in the winters of Chicago if it so chooses as long as it can retreat to a heated house or night box. Always consider size and location when available for proper advice.Agreed it’s a Sulcata. They are certainly strong enough to get out of fences. Post him on face book if u have an account or Pet finders online. Let your local animal control know. You could take them a flyer with a pic as well as one to all the local vets. He/She is probably at least 8-10 years old or more. It has obviously been well cared for so hopefully someone is missing it. If you can’t find it’s home and do keep it, research this site for their various specific needs. The need specialized care...warm temps and to be moved inside if too humid or cool, an escape from the rain or to be brought in if too rainy. This usually means no outdoor temps under 70-75, with sunny and shady areas. Keeping inside your house during the winter is best to avoid illness with the proper UV lighting and basking lamps. They do not hibernate. Good luck!
Humidity and cold do not mix, never will with tortoises. The high humidity is only a problem when it is cold. Otherwise hot, humid and even rain when it's hot is not a problem.Hi Wellington. I agree AZ. is much different from my GA. location. However, i have not had success in housing my large adult Sulcata outdoors during the winter months. Hopefully, i am the only one. Mine has had 2 illnesses with an upper respiratory infection after attempts to house her outside with an insulated outdoor enclosure (tortoise house) with heating. I couldn’t get past Oct. temps here before she became ill. My vet is the one who told me that extreme humidity (rainy) and cold temps don’t mix here. I wish i felt i could try it again. She weighs apx. 50 pounds.
Agree! A female sulcata. Nice tortoise1Looks like a female sulcata to me.