Feeding apple

[Pure Tortoise Power]

Hey all. So I want to feed my sully small pieces of apple. I know feeding this occasionally won't cause any health problems. But I'm worried that it will become a picky eater where it wants to eat nothing but apples after trying it. Or am I just being too paranoid?

 

[Yvonne G]

Sulcatas should not be fed fruit. A small piece every so often as a treat is ok, but not as a regular part of his diet. Too much fruit causes a parasite bloom. Actually a tortoise doesn't understand the meaning of 'treat' so he won't miss it if you never offer it ever again.

 

[Pure Tortoise Power]

Sulcatas should not be fed fruit. A small piece every so often as a treat is ok, but not as a regular part of his diet. Too much fruit causes a parasite bloom. Actually a tortoise doesn't understand the meaning of 'treat' so he won't miss it if you never offer it ever again.

Ah that relieved my worries. Thanks

 

[NorCal tortoise guy]

Just a very little bit of fruit is a big part of a babies meal. So I always avoid fruit altogether with babies

 

[Gillian M]

Hi, @Pure Tortoise Power and welcome to the forum.

Personally, I would not start such a "treat." I used to feed Oli lettuce after which he would eat nothing but that, and got "addicted" to it. Furthermore, he gave me a really hard time till he began eating mazuri. I would take care. (Better be safe than sorry).

Any pics of your tort and his enclosure?

 

[Tom]

I also would not feed any fruit to a sulcata. Its not good for them. All the sugar messes with their gut flora and fauna.

A small amount once in a while won't kill them, but its not good for them either.

If you must give them treats, offer a hibiscus flower or dandelion. How about an opuntia pad.

 

[Pure Tortoise Power]

I also would not feed any fruit to a sulcata. Its not good for them. All the sugar messes with their gut flora and fauna.

A small amount once in a while won't kill them, but its not good for them either.

If you must give them treats, offer a hibiscus flower or dandelion. How about an opuntia pad.

I see. Thank you for the advice

 

[Pure Tortoise Power]

Hi, @Pure Tortoise Power and welcome to the forum.

Personally, I would not start such a "treat." I used to feed Oli lettuce after which he would eat nothing but that, and got "addicted" to it. Furthermore, he gave me a really hard time till he began eating mazuri. I would take care. (Better be safe than sorry).

Any pics of your tort and his enclosure?

Yes I know I need to change the uvb light. The temp is 27c on the cool side and 35 on the warm side. Basking spot 38.

Anyway thanks for the advice.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Hello and welcome!
Don't let your sully test your kindness to keep him/her fed. Because they will.
I wanted to care for Opo so bad that I thought if I found something Opo would eat Opo was happy and me to.
Then I came to TFO and found all the things Opo should eat. So after reading asking questions I learned to play hardball with Opo. I have 8 or 9 foods Opo is supposed to eat. If Opo doesn't eat in the morning I leave it until Opo does.
Good luck and remember that kindness is your weakness when it comes to feeding them.