Yes that is correct. I got got Lucky farms here in North Louisiana close to my home.Can you please tell us where you got the hatchling from? Also that appears to be a sulcata is that correct? @zovick
CAn you take better pictures of the bump in the neck and please add a photo of each limb and plastron. There has been a number of sulcata babies with yellow bumps. Best wished
Your tortoise looks a bit "depressed" and I don't see much new growth occurring. The plastron looks as though it may be having some circulatory issues and doesn't look like healthy shell tissue should appear (to me). Has the tortoise been acting normally and eating OK?Thanks for your input. I have seen those yellow bumps you are referring to in post. I don't believe her's looks like those. I have called vet and the exotic Dr is out until Tuesday.
Yes she has been active and eating well up till yesterday. Took photo of that side just to see the difference. I was just afraid with temp fluctuation we are having now that I need to change out some lighting to keep temps steady. About to get a CHE nowGood morning! I have a 2 month hatchling. After morning soak when I picked her up to dry her off the left side of her neck looked funny. It appears to be a bump there. I am attaching a photo to see if you guys can help me out as to what needs to be done. I plan to call vet when they open.
How long do I do this soak and how many times a day?Definitely need a Che with a temperature control so you can maintain a good temp. I would also suggest you get some carrot purée or juice and add 1:1 with water for soaks to give some extra vitamins
Once a day for thirty minutes in 85-90 degree waterHow long do I do this soak and how many times a day?
Do you know if they actually breed sulcatas there, or do they buy hatchlings from elsewhere to resell?Yes that is correct. I got got Lucky farms here in North Louisiana close to my home.
I don't think they breed thereDo you know if they actually breed sulcatas there, or do they buy hatchlings from elsewhere to resell?
It is tubular. After carrot soak she ate good, both eyes wide and active. Got temps up and consist. Will work today on trying to keep that heat going with UV, and humidityHer eyes are nearly shut in the photos. Has she been keeping them closed a lot?
What kind of UVB light are you using? Is it a cfl or compact type? Curly? Does it screw into a regular light bulb type socket?
Still doing great no further issues!!@Wendy McDougald How is your little one doing?
Glad to hear!Still doing great no further issues!!