My Sulcata Hatchling

[yarok]

 

[Jacqui]

I was not expecting that log to be a whole one. Looks like he will be outgrowing it soon.

 

[laramie]

[Just adorable!

 

[dmarcus]

For sure will be needing a new log soon.

 

[Laura]

welcome.. you will learn a lot here..
start reading the sulcata section...

 

[drgnfly2265]

Cute!

 

[nicoleandrocky]

so so so cutee!

 

[ChiKat]

Squeee he is teeny! And adorable!!
I actually like the whole log because it looks like he can't attempt to climb it- I have a half log and found my hatchling on his back too many times from falling off of it...scary!
Does the little man have a name?

 

[HtVic]

looks dry
I thought enclosure supposed to be high humidity for hatching

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

 

[Tom]

Nice pics. Its too early to know for sure, but sometimes, only occasionally, I see a baby that looks one way or the other. Yours looks male.

 

[Jacob]

nice..

 

[Talka]

Definitely looks dry. Are you spraying him daily?

 

[yarok]

I give him a bath every other day. I wasnt sure if I was supposed to spray him? or if I was supposed to spray the substrate? It isnt actually a whole log. I suppose he will outgrow it soon. I feed him commercial Zoomed tortoise food which I soak and mix with greens.I have a mercury vapor bulb for heat and UVB. This is my first tortoise and I am open to suggestions. Advice is much appreciated. Thanks for the comments guys.

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so so so cutee!

Thanks

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Definitely looks dry. Are you spraying him daily?

Should I be spraying him daily?

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Nice pics. Its too early to know for sure, but sometimes, only occasionally, I see a baby that looks one way or the other. Yours looks male.

I sure hope so

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nice..

Thank you

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Squeee he is teeny! And adorable!!
I actually like the whole log because it looks like he can't attempt to climb it- I have a half log and found my hatchling on his back too many times from falling off of it...scary!
Does the little man have a name?

I wasnt sure if He was a male or female so I didnt name him yet. Any suggestions?

 

[Talka]

Humidity is incredibly important in a young sulcata's life. A bath every day and spraying him at least once a day would do wonders to keep his shell nice and smooth. A humid hide is also very, very important. If you don't keep him humid, his shell will get very bumpy as he grows. Looks like your hatchling's scutes are already poking out a little bit, but that's not a problem if you start hydration soon.

Check this thread out: www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-How-To-Raise-Sulcata-Hatchlings-and-Babies

It is important to get them sunshine, exercise and a good diet too, but hydration, humidity, and moisture is the KEY to preventing pyramiding. Soak them in shallow, warm water at least once a day. I soak them first thing in the morning and again after a sunning session in the hot, dry air here. Sometimes, I'll soak them a third time before lights out. Sulcatas are very resistant to shell rot and fungus. I have never seen a single case of shell rot on a sulcata. As long as they are kept warm (75 or warmer) they will not get respiratory infections either. I have tried to keep one too wet and could not induce any sort of problem. You don't have to go crazy, but do keep them well hydrated. Pyramiding has nothing to do with excess protein or too much food. It has everything to do with MOISTURE, HUMIDITY and HYDRATION.

 

[bakexlove]

Awhh his tiny tail! He's sooo cute.

 

[yarok]

Thank you

 

[tortuga_mel]

he's adorable