How much should my 7 month old sulcata weigh?

[Tortoise-la-roo]

Hello, I got my little baby sulcata tortoise at The Pet Expo in Costa Mesa about 3 months ago from a breeder who said my baby was 4 months, although he looked like a tiny hatchling. When I first got him his weight was 3.9 grams, and now he weighs 54 grams...so I'm curious if this sounds just about right? He is always eating and drinking water...is that normal too? Thanks!

 

[pam]

Welcome

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello and welcome to the TFO from AZ .i don't have scully's but i do know they are grazers that's all they do all day !

 

[Tom]

By seven months they should be at least 200-300 grams. My babies hit 54 grams after about 3 weeks.

Most breeders start them way too dry, as if they were a desert species, which they are not. This can greatly slow their growth.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you and your lovely little sully.
So, your humidity needs a check and ensure daily soaks.
Check out http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
for tons of helpful information.

 

[Tortoise-la-roo]

Thank you all for the helpful responses and the friendly welcomes =D I have one more question. My baby tortoise wants to eat all day is that normal and should I let him? I am scared to over feed him.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

It's good that your little one is scoffing himself.
He will eat as much as he needs to and as long as he has a balanced diet and exercise, he should be fine.
They are little eating machines, sometimes.

 

[Tortoise-la-roo]

Oh thats great, I made a 4ft x 4ft fort for him to graze out side in the yard and he loves it and gets plenty of exercise every day while I gently spray him down with water so he doesn't over heat. He is getting so big and round so fast...love this little guy=D