They are non hibernators that will need to be heated in the winters, or brought indoors which can be a large task for places with limited spaces or long/cold winters. Five of the Best Pet Turtles You Could Possibly Get! Another type of Sulcata tortoise, that have sandy, ivory color skink and shell is known as the ivory Sulcata tortoise or ivory Sulcata tortoise for sale.

24:15. Smaller tortoises can be housed indoors all year round as far as the right environmental conditions such as UV exposure, temperature, and humidity are maintained. Small tortoise breeds are easier to house inside. They seem to handle humidity well as adults, despite being a (naturally) arid/desert climate species. Another guideline is to give about 100 square inches (or cm) of space for every inch (or cm) of the shell. Like the common Sulcata, the Ivory has two or more very large and prominent tubercles (or spurs) on the rear legs. Larger tortoises often need tortoise tables, indoor greenhouses or dedicated large spaces just for the tortoise; There is no absolute size requirement for tortoise housing, but some countries have guidelines or policies regulating the size. Sulcata tortoise Sulcatas are a large species of tortoise that do best in warm, Southern climates. Ivory Sulcatas have golden ivory colored skin.

Kamp Kenan 642,680 views. The ULTIMATE SULCATA Tortoise Care INSTRUCTIONS : Kamp Kenan S3 Episode 34 - Duration: 24:15. You don’t need to worry about constructing and maintaining a large outdoor pet for the tortoise.