Building a Simple Tortoise Pen, for a Sulcata Tortoise!!
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- How to build a DIY sulcata tortoise pen for $100!
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Do not underestimate the will of Mr sulcata. He will dig deep if he want to escape.
That’s why this is a temporary pen for this sulcata while it is small, and it can later become a pen for another species
@@GregsTurtleHaven I was thinking at some point in time I'll dig deep and either fill mine with bricks (most likely) or cement.
It doesnt realy matter if they dig outside since they are still gonna be inside the yard, our russian turtoise always digs a lot between summer and spring and we just let her. That's what they naturally do just let them be and just put them back in
We just got a sulcata and I have been looking up info/videos. Someone mentioned if your sulcata isn't digging don't encourage it by making a burrow, it might only do the opposite and encourage it to start digging.
They also noted that because they never encouraged it for their sulcata, they never had a problem with them digging. They had 20 year old sulcata that never dug.
your yard has some of the nicest natural soil I've ever seen.
I was thinking the same thing, lol. I live in California and my backyard has clay. I'm making this same enclosure, but it will be harder to make. Especially when I have a bad back! I'll have to take it slow. 🙂
this habitat looks great! I've been looking in to doing something like this for my daughters tortoise, I love the burrow you made, I'm definitely doing something like that.
As simple as it is, that is a great setup for a sulcata
Very cool. I’ve set up similar environments for my borrowing tortoises, Mojave desert and Russian
Love the burrow!
Nice, man. Love seeing the expansion.
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I just found your channel. Sulcatas are awesome 👍🏻 thanks for sharing ✌🏻❤️🐢
Great video and great info Greg
thanks for watching!
Keep up the awesome videos 😊
Goodluck with this build in Arizona, the ground is basically concrete
Any suggestions. One building in WI. Temp wise. Roofs heaters
Thinking about a similar set up. What’s to keep an animal from making him a snack?
Can we get a update on the tortoise and enclosure?
How do you know when a sulcata outgrows his/her pen? They plow down the fence surrounding their pen. My 75 pounder is a living Caterpillar tractor, he’s only contained by a 4’ chain link fence with a concrete foundation that keeps him from digging out.
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that's insane.
You shouldn't have a chain link fence. If they can see "out" that's what they're going to do. Use concrete, bricks, thick wood boards with post support, etc. Use nothing that they can see "out into the world".
Thats corect, mine had his house inside a chain link pen with a concrete floor but he went right thru the chainlink.@@razzmatazz52726
Simple, easy, effective.
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Hi! Great video. My sulcata would just eat all the grass and eat soil idk why he just eats everything he sees! How do I get him to stop eating everything? How does yours not eat stuff they’re not supposed to?
They eat all day, that’s what they do. If it’s eating soil there’s probably sprouts or a scent of something it wants
This is very helpful!
I just found about a 3" long sulcata tortoise in my yard. I live a little north of you (I say this because I have concerns about the weather and outdoor sulcatas). I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. Any help from you Greg would be immensely appreciated!
Are you sure it's a suck Carta and not unnatural gopher tortoise that is endemic to the Florida area their markings are similar but since it's a tiny baby maybe it just have to talk their naturally from eggs maybe it just hatched out there naturally from eggs
I have a very similar sized pen for one of my sulcatas and it has a little hide like you built but mine dug it himself. However he has stopped using his den, especially at night he just sleeps outside even when it’s like 60 degrees... Any idea why my guy stopped using his den ?
My adult male has one main area he has dug out and likes to sleep in, but periodically likes to excavate other shallow areas and will randomly sleep in those. Perhaps wild sulcatas have huge home ranges and keep multiple burrows?
It sucks that the soil at my house is black clay so it’s SO hard to dig
Hey Greg great video as usual. Question for you... where can I find tortoises that need adopted? I’m in Jacksonville Florida and looking to help someone in need.
There should be plenty in that area in need of adoption. Try local reptile groups, fb groups and you should be able to network into finding some in need, especially if you are willing to travel for pick up within your state
I would like to ask , where do you put your sulcata tortoise at night?
It goes in its burrow
@@GregsTurtleHaven what about if it's raining?
Can a baby alligator snapping turtle, a soft shell turtle and 2 painted turtles live together? *all babys* ive had a painted and a alligator snapper together babys before but never had all 3, trying to get a softshell and am making sure.
Any problems with other animals attacking him??
Man I love this kinds of video's! Keep it up Greg! 👍
thank you!
What strategy do you use for predator mitigation?
Getting a fully grown culcata today from someone who no longer wants to care for it, any ideas on what his enclosure/habitat requires???? Any advice would help
How long can a tortoise be kept in a large bin till something like this can be built? We have ours in a bin at the moment and its trying to get out non stop. We found the tortoise along the road a few days ago. Ty for any info!
Looking good! Do you have any concern about using pressure treated wood? I thought maybe the chemicals might be bad for your sulcata.
You can't b serious
Nice pen, Good job ! Mine are much more crooked ... haha
Oh man, most of mine are crooked as a politician
@@GregsTurtleHaven hahaha
Hi, I've had a sulcata for 8 years now, it never digs which I'm happy about but this summer it has started trying to climb and its weight is starting to break the fencing of the enclosure. Is this normal?
Yes, normal
What state/country are you located in. I would love to do something like this and rescue one but I live in new England
New England is way too cold in the winter. You'd have to have a pen inside your garage with heat lamps. You can't have a cold floor either. If the temperature is lower than 45 degrees and they were not warmed up during the day, they'll start to pyramid (their carapace, the top part of their shell) and/or die. When they outgrow that you'll have to build an enclosure where snow is not going to fall on them and have a very large dog house, or shed with heat lamps, heating pads with temperatures at 85 minimum and a cool off area. $$$. Honestly, in your area, I would NOT get a Sulcata. Your environment just doesn't work. This species is from the desert in Africa. If you still want a larger tortoise, but one you can keep inside a tortoise house inside your house, I'd recommend a Russian or a cherry head. Here are the houses: www.amazon.com/Anisum-Wooden-Tortoise-House-Tortoises/dp/B09FK3KMH1/ref=sr_1_56?keywords=tortoise%2Bhouse&qid=1663534851&sr=8-56&th=1 ~ Go to tortoiseforum.org/ for proper information and experts who can answer all your questions. Again, I'm sorry, but unfortunately this species won't work in your area and then you'll more than likely have to give it up which isn't fair to the animal. Sulcatas will live longer that you. They'll get up to 150-200 lbs. They're a serious commitment. Take care.
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What state do you live in…. I have a 2 year old sulcata I’m looking to move outside and I’m worried because I live in Indiana
Hi! I just wrote this to another person who lives in New England. Indiana is fine in the summer, but snow just doesn't work. They're from Africa in the DESERT. If you have a two yo and their carapace is not pyramiding, then you must be doing something right! Good luck!
New England (Indiana) is way too cold in the winter. You'd have to have a pen inside your garage with heat lamps. You can't have a cold floor either. If the temperature is lower than 45 degrees and they were not warmed up during the day, they'll start to pyramid (their carapace, the top part of their shell) and/or die. When they outgrow that you'll have to build an enclosure where snow is not going to fall on them and have a very large dog house, or shed with heat lamps, heating pads with temperatures at 85 minimum and a cool off area. $$$. Honestly, in your area, I would NOT get a Sulcata. Your environment just doesn't work. This species is from the desert in Africa. If you still want a larger tortoise, but one you can keep inside a tortoise house inside your house, I'd recommend a Russian or a cherry head. Here are the houses: www.amazon.com/Anisum-Wooden-Tortoise-House-Tortoises/dp/B09FK3KMH1/ref=sr_1_56?keywords=tortoise%2Bhouse&qid=1663534851&sr=8-56&th=1 ~ Go to tortoiseforum.org/ for proper information and experts who can answer all your questions. Again, I'm sorry, but unfortunately this species won't work in your area and then you'll more than likely have to give it up which isn't fair to the animal. Sulcatas will live longer that you. They'll get up to 150-200 lbs. They're a serious commitment. Take care.
Is it possible a bioactive outdoor tortoise pen?
once your outdoor setup is established, to a degree they all would be "bioactive". All my enclosures have fungi, worms, isopods and bacteria that break down waste, and resuilt in natural plant growth. it may not l;ook like a killer Serpa Design indoor setup, but once the pen or outdoor enclosure gets established through a couple seasons it naturally occurs
@@GregsTurtleHaven I actually prefer your set ups
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