Worried about my brand new Sulcata. She is about 7inches long and we just got her from Ballands Tortiose Ranch. I think she has a respiratory infection already because I have seen little tiny nose bubbles and I sometimes hear her squeak. She is super active and eating but I’m still a new nervous mama! She lives outdoors and has an incredible set up. Should I raise her night time temp if I think she might be sick?
My tortoise, Bonnie, has a large divot or indentation on her shell in the center towards the back. She was a rescue and had it when she was a 5-pounder. It never changed as she grew and now at 85 lbs., it’s really obvious. Not sure how to post a pic.but have some good ones. Wonder if it’s an injury? Hasn’t seemed to have affected her growth although her scutes are really skewed now. Any theories?
Hi!
I was wondering what the minimum daily temperature my sulcata tortoises could withstand without getting sick. Now in the summer, the LOWEST temperature during the night can range from 15° (59° Fahrenheit) to 24° (75.2° Fahrenheit), and I let them sleep outside. They have been sleeping outside for 3 weeks now and I do not see any problem with them.
Is it good for them to sleep at these temperatures long term?
Hi!
I was wondering what the minimum daily temperature my sulcata tortoises could withstand without getting sick. Now in the summer, the LOWEST temperature during the night can range from 15° (59° Fahrenheit) to 24° (75.2° Fahrenheit), and I let them sleep outside. They have been sleeping outside for 3 weeks now and I do not see any problem with them.
Is it good for them to sleep at these temperatures long term?
Hi!
I was wondering what the minimum daily temperature my sulcata tortoises could withstand without getting sick. Now in the summer, the LOWEST temperature during the night can range from 15° (59° Fahrenheit) to 24° (75.2° Fahrenheit), and I let them sleep outside. They have been sleeping outside for 3 weeks now and I do not see any problem with them.
Is it good for them to sleep at these temperatures long term?
Hi everyone my fiance and I have had our tortoise for about 3-4 years now and last night we noticed a shift spot on the top of its shell. We're unsure if male or female what can we do to help the soft spot heal properly?
And it has a lot of options for Accessories which ones should I get I know I need led lights WHITE color and a heat panel but what about screens for ventilation?