Tortoise cleaning

Savannah Neal

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I have a baby sulcata, about the size of a small orange, how do I clean her? She’s got dirt in all her little crevasses. Any suggestions??
 

jsheffield

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A soak in warm water, followed by gentle scrubbing with a toothbrush ... I've heard of people using a bit of white vinegar to bolster the scrubbing power.

Jamie
 

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I just leave them be. They are tortoises. They live outside on or in dirt. They aren't supposed to be spotless and dirt free.
 

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I just leave them be. They are tortoises. They live outside on or in dirt. They aren't supposed to be spotless and dirt free.
Wow! Now I feel a bit better about my guys outside in their natural, sometimes muddy habitat. I do soak them once per week and give them a going over with a soft brush though and they don't complain.
 
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