I see 772 on the scale. Is that 7.72 ounces, or 772 grams? Either is a bit low for over a year. If you'll share info on housing, temperatures and diet, we can help you improve things.
Yeah if you’re able to answer any of these for Tom it could be helpful!
7.65 oz she right now has two indoor enclosures I’m working on her winter enclosure for during day , her one for night is set with heating lamp dark bulb ( 75 to 80 ) day same she in some sun light during day
Yeah if you’re able to answer any of these for Tom it could be helpful!
What are your temperatures like all over? Ie basking temp(directly under the bulb), overall day temps(middle and cooler side), night temps?
What kind of basking bulb is being used specifically? Packaging photos are good if you have any
Do you use indoor uv? If so what kind?
How’s humidity?
What’s his substrate?
What kind of monitoring do you have?
What’s his diet been like with you?
A photo of the full set up would be wonderful
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Soak Little Momma daily in warm water for about 30 minutes. At the end of her soak lightly scrub her shell with a soft bristle brush. Sulcata tortoises are brown/tan, not black. I love to see her beautiful natural color!
Ah, I see!
30 minutes in
As she’s still so small I’m presuming you have her in a closed set up to maintain your humidity? If not hopefully this one helps too!
It covers correct equipment(uvb, heating bulbs, lighting etc, stores often sell the wrong stuff so best to double check) correct levels, importance of a closed chamber for younger torts, appropriately maintaining the humidity, safe substrates, there’s lots of visual examples for everything and a really handy diet link to check out!
Leopard/sulcata starter
Hello there! In this thread I’m going to include some information below on how I’d personally tackle an indoor starter set up for a leopard/sulcata until they’re bigger. Hopefully it helps give people some ideas!” I know it looks like a lot to go over, I like to make sure all bases are covered...
Toms care sheet is also really good to go over
The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...
This includes different closed chamber options, some work better than others, just bear in mind the size needed for this growing one until they’re ready for outdoors, go as big as you can
Visual inspiration
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Her in closer is 50 by 30 I just rechecked temperature that is only at upper 70’s I know I have too get that higher , should I get a different bulb or put heating pad in with her ? Also I believe the humidity is low because of the heat , would this be correct?
50x30 is too small for a tortoise that size and she's growing.
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I only use organic materials for substrate which is Organic dirt Sand ,hey peat moss , her heat bulb is Zoomed ,her heat was off by about Five to eight degrees , her food is mazuri roses hey ect . So as soon as got heat to regular temp she eat & hoping this will get her back on track thank you for all help and knowledge you pass on . I’m very grateful that we have people like you you thank you50x30 is too small for a tortoise that size and she's growing.
70s is too cold. Get it warmer by adding another CHE or radiant heat panel, and use a thermostat to keep ambient above 80 day and night. During the day, your basking lamp on a timer should raise the whole enclosure into the high 80s or low 90s.
You're having trouble with humidity because there is too much ventilation. You need a large closed chamber to hold in heat and humidity.
Why did you spray antibiotic spray on the tortoise? Was there a bacterial infection?
Please read these two threads for the current and correct care info. They will help you. Questions are welcome:
Info For New People. Please Read This First.
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The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...
Avoid sand and the peat moss, definitely go with coco coir or orchid bark
