How big should my sulcata tortoise be?

[MilesTheTortoise]

i got my baby sulcata tortoise on december 25th and he's been the same size since then. i'd say the size of a kiwi or one of those halo oranges. with those 3 months of growth, is he at the right size or should he be bigger?

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

i wouldn’t worry unless it’s not eating, popping, etc. would you mind posting a picture? they grow at different Rates. you might have gotten the Runt.

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

i wouldn’t worry unless it’s not eating, popping, etc. would you mind posting a picture? they grow at different Rates. you might have gotten the Runt.

ok and sure thing

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

how have you been caring for it?
Humidity
Temperature
Diet

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

how have you been caring for it?
Humidity
Temperature
Diet

i keep his humidity level around 75-80 with a basking spot of 100. at night i turn his lamp off so that he can cool down. i also give him 15-20 minute soaks 3 times a day and i give him a variety of greens.

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

i keep his humidity level around 75-80 with a basking spot of 100. at night i turn his lamp off so that he can cool down. i also give him 15-20 minute soaks 3 times a day and i give him a variety of greens.

i give him those soaks 3 times a week, my mistake. ****

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

i got my baby sulcata tortoise on december 25th and he's been the same size since then. i'd say the size of a kiwi or one of those halo oranges. with those 3 months of growth, is he at the right size or should he be bigger?

1. Get urself a kitchen scale from walmart
2. Ur baby should be putting some weight on every week
3. Some greens are ok but go out to ur yard and cut some grass and safe weeds and mix it in with ur greens.
4. Dont let ur night temps or ambient temps drop below 80
5. Ur baby should be soaked everyday in warm water for 30 min

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

i keep his humidity level around 75-80 with a basking spot of 100. at night i turn his lamp off so that he can cool down. i also give him 15-20 minute soaks 3 times a day and i give him a variety of greens.

seems your caring for it Great. what do you feed?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Welcome to the forum ! And nice looking baby. Any questions feel free to ask.
Have u read through the sulcata care thread?

How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0

It's been three years since the original care sheet, http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-63788.html , and I think its time for a review and an update. A lot of new info has come to light over the last three years and new insight has been gained through numerous experiences. What follows is my...

www.tortoiseforum.org

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

don’t worry to much. mines doesn’t grow much as well but sometimes that’s fine as long as it’s eating,moving, and poops it’s all good.

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

seems your caring for it Great. what do you feed?

thank you i give him baby greens, collards and romaine lettuce. i tried introducing him to a few fruits, but he doesn't care for them.

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

1. Get urself a kitchen scale from walmart
2. Ur baby should be putting some weight on every week
3. Some greens are ok but go out to ur yard and cut some grass and safe weeds and mix it in with ur greens.
4. Dont let ur night temps or ambient temps drop below 80
5. Ur baby should be soaked everyday in warm water for 30 min

got it, thank you.

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

thank you i give him baby greens, collards and romaine lettuce. i tried introducing him to a few fruits, but he doesn't care for them.

better for him, try not to offer him Fruits.
alright let me clear that up DO NOT GIVE HIM FRUITS?

 

[Yvonne G]

When raised in the correct environment little sulcatas grow almost before your eyes. So I'm guessing there's something wrong with the way you're caring for this baby. He needs to be in a warm, humid environment. And you can't get that in an open-topped enclosure. So, close it off on top, keep it humid and 80-85F degrees all the time, day and night.

Have you read the pinned threads at the top of the sulcata secton?

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

When raised in the correct environment little sulcatas grow almost before your eyes. So I'm guessing there's something wrong with the way you're caring for this baby. He needs to be in a warm, humid environment. And you can't get that in an open-topped enclosure. So, close it off on top, keep it humid and 80-85F degrees all the time, day and night.

Have you read the pinned threads at the top of the sulcata secton?

i'll look into it, thank you.

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

better for him, try not to offer him Fruits.
alright let me clear that up DO NOT GIVE HIM FRUITS?

ok, got it.

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

When raised in the correct environment little sulcatas grow almost before your eyes. So I'm guessing there's something wrong with the way you're caring for this baby. He needs to be in a warm, humid environment. And you can't get that in an open-topped enclosure. So, close it off on top, keep it humid and 80-85F degrees all the time, day and night.

Have you read the pinned threads at the top of the sulcata secton?

i'll look into it, thank you.

 

[Sue Ann]

i keep his humidity level around 75-80 with a basking spot of 100. at night i turn his lamp off so that he can cool down. i also give him 15-20 minute soaks 3 times a day and i give him a variety of greens.

Sullys grow at different rates. Yours is really great looking. My Sully was 9 mo old end of December he weighed 1 pound. It is now April and he weighs 3 pounds!! 3 months 2 pounds.

 

[MilesTheTortoise]

Sullys grow at different rates. Yours is really great looking. My Sully was 9 mo old end of December he weighed 1 pound. It is now April and he weighs 3 pounds!! 3 months 2 pounds.

ok, that's good to know because i was a bit worried. also, thank you very much

 

[Sue Ann]

don’t worry to much. mines doesn’t grow much as well but sometimes that’s fine as long as it’s eating,moving, and poops it’s all good.

Also feed it the tort tablets soaked, mine loves his. Someone please give him the name my mind went blank