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My friend got a tortoise last year that had belonged to his grandfather when he was a kid. He's around 90 years old! My favorite thing to do is ask him random questions about the Great Depression while feeding him lettuce :)

 
I hope you did your research before getting this animal. I have been keeping turtles for years and as much as I want a sulcata I know better than to get one. These get very very large and will require a lifelong commitment. Can't tell how big this one is, but this animal will need to live outdoors at some point. So many of these are sold when small and the vast majority of people have no idea what they're getting into.

 
My neighbor kids have three of these tortoises, and I think it will be a challenge for them in Minnesota when they are larger. They do have a really nice outdoor set up for them in the summer, but have to keep them indoors in the winter.

Good luck with yours.

 
yes I know they get big I have a fenced in yard for the spring to late fall months and will have an indoor set up for the winter also indoor at night ( or the greenhouse at night in the summer havent decided on that yet)

 
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Tammy Wolfe said:
My neighbor kids have three of these tortoises, and I think it will be a challenge for them in Minnesota when they are larger. They do have a really nice outdoor set up for them in the summer, but have to keep them indoors in the winter.

Good luck with yours.
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Thanks Tammy

 
I forgot to mention that I have two Chinese Box Turtles (Cuora flavomarginata). I've had one of them for 21 years, and he is at least 25 years old. About six months ago I got a baby. His/her name is Pokey.

 
sueb4653 said:
yes I know they get big I have a fenced in yard for the spring to late fall months and will have an indoor set up for the winter also indoor at night ( or the greenhouse at night in the summer havent decided on that yet)
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I wanna greenhouse! :mad:

 
For the most part its just 3 basic things that most fail at with this species, We have bred them for many years and the most important part is basking and nutrition. They must have a steady supply of UVB and heat.. This cant be substituted with flourescent lighting or a regular light bulb, infared lightbulb or spotlight they need a high output uvb basking bulk and the sun. They also need heat, this is no temperate climate tortoise they need hot 100+ basking areas all of the above are important for the production of vitamins and digestion. They need a supplemented diet that should vary.

They are slow growers they may get to the 10" mark in 8 yrs if your lucky, They are great diggers so I hope your fence is buried in the ground a bit. They are notorious for getting resp infections, soft shell and groth deformities when imporperly cared for.

Good luck if you need any help Id be happy to share some info or advice.

 
Bug Trader said:
For the most part its just 3 basic things that most fail at with this species, We have bred them for many years and the most important part is basking and nutrition. They must have a steady supply of UVB and heat.. This cant be substituted with flourescent lighting or a regular light bulb, infared lightbulb or spotlight they need a high output uvb basking bulk and the sun. They also need heat, this is no temperate climate tortoise they need hot 100+ basking areas all of the above are important for the production of vitamins and digestion. They need a supplemented diet that should vary.

They are slow growers they may get to the 10" mark in 8 yrs if your lucky, They are great diggers so I hope your fence is buried in the ground a bit. They are notorious for getting resp infections, soft shell and groth deformities when imporperly cared for.

Good luck if you need any help Id be happy to share some info or advice.
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Remind me one day to tell you how smart you are when it comes to our little cood blooded friends, among other things. ;)

 
Bug Trader said:
For the most part its just 3 basic things that most fail at with this species, We have bred them for many years and the most important part is basking and nutrition. They must have a steady supply of UVB and heat.. This cant be substituted with flourescent lighting or a regular light bulb, infared lightbulb or spotlight they need a high output uvb basking bulk and the sun. They also need heat, this is no temperate climate tortoise they need hot 100+ basking areas all of the iabove are important for the production of vitamins and digestion. They need a supplemented diet that should vary.

They are slow growers they may get to the 10" mark in 8 yrs if your lucky, They are great diggers so I hope your fence is buried in the ground a bit. They are notorious for getting resp infections, soft shell and groth deformities when imporperly cared for.

Good luck if you need any help Id be happy to share some info or advice.
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I always love your advise Michael and the information you give. I have the Zoo Med PowerSun UV Mercury Vapor UVB Lamp I have the diet supplement calcium Have to get substrate under tank heater though for night time
 
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Off topic!!!

Let's put the focus back where it belongs, please!!

How oh how did I lose the name game!?!?!?!?

When I come visit, I'm calling him Jude!

 
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