sulcata baby

  1. voaness

    SULCATA BABY AVAILABLE

    Hello All, We just rescued a sulcata baby and are currently rehabbing it. It was previously in a very dry environment being neglected and we have rectified that to the best of our abilities. While we can house a baby tortoise, something of this size needs to have a better home in the long run...
  2. Hartacus

    New Sulcata owner, Day 1

    Hello! Glad I found this forum right away. I just rescued a young Sulcata last night. A co-worker was unable to keep her after unforseen circumstances. I've been reading a lot of the posts and comments to make sure I do everything properly to get this little one set up properly. If anyone can...
  3. S

    tortoise inactivity, shaky walking

    hello all. i have a baby sulcata tortoise that's been unwell for a while now; it sleeps all day and only moves when i wake it up for a soak and put it in front of the food dish, and when it walks it's really shaky and wobbly, like its legs are too weak to support its body. the biggest problem is...
  4. Mulgore

    5 month old sulcata trying to dig through corner of enclosure

    hi i have a wooden enclosure for my sulcata and he digs through the mulch in the corner and tries to dig through the 2x4 and there noticeable marks from his legs just would like to know if thers anything i can do for my little buddy
  5. irot

    Hello from Utah

    We are the Jimenez family from Taylorsville Utah, we recently added a new member to our family. We are first time tort owners, got our baby Sulcata (Lewy) in November 2022 from Cali. It has been quite a learning curve for us but are dedicated to providing Lewy the best possible care and love...
  6. R

    Soaking with flu?

    Hi, so my tortoise got a flu and never touches the water dish. I keep giving water through it's food but to make sure that it's hydrated i was thinking about giving it soaks. Is it ok if i give a tortoise a soak if they're having flu? Thank u beforehand.
  7. D

    New Young Sulcata

    Hi, I just got a baby sulcata tortoise and he has not eaten since I got him except maybe a few nibbles of food. Is that normal and if not what should I do to help him? He gets fed a mixture of leafy greens like kale, collards, romaine and he also gets zoo med pellets and Timothy hay mixed in...
  8. J

    New Member - 7 month old Sulcata

    Hi! I am new here and I have a 7 month old Sulcata. I got him/her last September (2021) at Reptile Expo Anaheim. I just want to know what a tortoise that age should weigh and look like. He/She really loves to eat Mazuri pellets and a bit of lettuce, kale, and clover sprouts. Weighs 233 grams and...
  9. Kerastarr

    Indiana sulcata

    Needing advice on my sulcata tortoise … My girl will be 2 years old in a few days and I’m wanting her to have more outside time … living in Indiana makes it difficult. Any other members live in Indy with advice for me? Btw we have lots land just need a plan of attack . Thanks in advance.
  10. fourtorts

    Why are tortoises so cute?

    Why are tortoises so darn cute? I wish I was exaggerating when I say that I could/do watch them all day. Here are my babies post soak, enjoying a snack ??
  11. fourtorts

    Welcome to the world! Hatchling question

    Hi! Yolk sac question here: All our babies have hatched, and are doing very well. Keeping it humid, soaking and they are all eating and moving around and exploring. These two were born a bit more slowly and have a some yolk sac that has been slowly absorbed during the past several days. How are...
  12. TheLastGreen

    Lining wooden enclosure with plastic?

    Hallo all, I have good news, I am getting a Sulcata this Sunday, and I am about to test the stats of the temp and humidity, when I realised: Should you line the wooden floor beneath the bark with plastic? I'm scared the tortoise might try to eat it?
  13. Joemunro

    Finding a Sulcata breeder in the UK

    Hi, I’m sure this tread has been posted before… But I’m looking to buy a sulcata hatchling as young as possible in the UK. I’m struggling to find a private breeder. I currently have some different breeds of tortoise and love caring for them. If there is a breeder or anyone knows of a breeder...
  14. D

    Baby Sulcata Left Eye Problem

    Hey all! Just got a baby sulcata last Sunday. I took him out in our garden to graze on some grass this morning. He was energetic and loved walking around the place. Now, I noticed that it's left eye is not opening up as well as the right eye after it took a nap. Sometimes the right eye is...
  15. M

    Black spot on undershell

    I got my young sul tortoise. He/she seems to have these sort of black spot/ scab type thing on the undershell. It's slightly softer than the rest of the shell so I am slightly concerned. I can't find any info on it. It seems to be doing well so far. has good energy eats pretty well, rest of the...
  16. Lafresa

    New sulcata with strange bubble

    Hello, I was given a tortoise recently. On the second day I saw a strange bubble on it neck. That appears and disappears. What could it be? Heating and feeding rules are followed as far as possible in a temporary enclosed cage.
  17. ashleymiller28

    Proper lighting for youngSulcata Tortoise tank?

    Hello! I recently just read somewhere that mercury vapor bulbs are too strong/bright/dry for young sulcata tortoises. What is a better option that will still keep temperatures hot enough?
  18. Torta21

    (New Owner) Help, is this set up good for my baby Sulcata baby!

    His enclosure is fry wood and the dimensions are 38inch (L) x 24inch (W). His temperature is always around 80+ and his humidity in his closed chamber is usually around 70-80%, I use coconut coir mixed with Orchard bark. I live in SoCal, around the inland empire valley so it’s usually not lower...
  19. L

    This is my Allie! i've had her for 7 months now, with a photo from when i first got her, and her today!

    (these were mostly taken for size comparison between each times :b i'm actually a bit concerned for her and i think she might be growing too slowly. A little help please? she eats grass, hibiscus, and some tortoise food given to me by the store owner. She's only really attracted by the scent of...
  20. LittleIdDude

    Sulcata hatchling is sluggish

    Hi everyone! New tortoise mom here. I purchased a sulcata hatchling in November from a reptile show, and his name is Id (we have a 13 year old burmese python named Ego - no stranger to large pets.) I wish I could report that the little guy is doing great, but he's not. I've been lurking on the...
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