Mateya.sarne
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Hey there!
I have been using tortoise forum for research since I got my African Sulcata tortoise about 6 months ago! (Has been very helpful). Timmy, I believe, is no more than 8 months old & about 2” wide, he is in much better health than when I got him. I am looking for advice on anything I need to continue or change about my daily care for him.
Enclosure: I keep him in an average sized aquarium tank (obviously no water) with the ZooMed 100% natural cypress mulch as bedding. He has a water dish, food dish, small ramp and a cave with moss in it that I change out often. I keep a temperature/humidity gage in the tank. I use a uvb heat bulb for his enclosure along with a heat pad on the bottom which keeps the temperature at an average of 80–85 degrees F. I am not sure what exactly his humidity gage should be at during such a young age but I often spray the tank twice a day & that leaves the humidity in a 40-60 tropical zone.
Feed & other care: I keep constant supply of water for him in his tank (I use only purified water). It’s difficult to find a variety of greens where I live. I mainly buy his greens at a natural grocers. His diet consists of a rotation of: Turnip greens, green leaf lettuce, romaine, collard greens, yellow squash, Timothy hay (which he doesn’t like to eat), dry dandelion flowers, & carrots. I sprinkle Repti calcium on every feeding. I soak Timmy for 20-30 minutes every week & allow him to explore a safe area on the floor often.
If there is anything anyone wants to comment on or help me improve my care for him I would completely appreciate it!!
QUESTIONS:
I am wanting to build a tortoise table so I can provide him a bigger space with more to do. I have heard numerous things about the toxicity in certain woods. What wood is best for a Sulcata tortoise table both for the bottom & the sides? Will the table need to be sealed?
Where can I find a better supply of food for my Sulcata? Specifically mulberry leaves, endive & cactus!
I worry if he is bored or lonely. What is the best thing to do to entertain your tortoise and keep him active? What kind of “toys” can be useful?
I have been using tortoise forum for research since I got my African Sulcata tortoise about 6 months ago! (Has been very helpful). Timmy, I believe, is no more than 8 months old & about 2” wide, he is in much better health than when I got him. I am looking for advice on anything I need to continue or change about my daily care for him.
Enclosure: I keep him in an average sized aquarium tank (obviously no water) with the ZooMed 100% natural cypress mulch as bedding. He has a water dish, food dish, small ramp and a cave with moss in it that I change out often. I keep a temperature/humidity gage in the tank. I use a uvb heat bulb for his enclosure along with a heat pad on the bottom which keeps the temperature at an average of 80–85 degrees F. I am not sure what exactly his humidity gage should be at during such a young age but I often spray the tank twice a day & that leaves the humidity in a 40-60 tropical zone.
Feed & other care: I keep constant supply of water for him in his tank (I use only purified water). It’s difficult to find a variety of greens where I live. I mainly buy his greens at a natural grocers. His diet consists of a rotation of: Turnip greens, green leaf lettuce, romaine, collard greens, yellow squash, Timothy hay (which he doesn’t like to eat), dry dandelion flowers, & carrots. I sprinkle Repti calcium on every feeding. I soak Timmy for 20-30 minutes every week & allow him to explore a safe area on the floor often.
If there is anything anyone wants to comment on or help me improve my care for him I would completely appreciate it!!
QUESTIONS:
I am wanting to build a tortoise table so I can provide him a bigger space with more to do. I have heard numerous things about the toxicity in certain woods. What wood is best for a Sulcata tortoise table both for the bottom & the sides? Will the table need to be sealed?
Where can I find a better supply of food for my Sulcata? Specifically mulberry leaves, endive & cactus!
I worry if he is bored or lonely. What is the best thing to do to entertain your tortoise and keep him active? What kind of “toys” can be useful?