Shoef123
New Member
Hello everyone! I adopted a baby sulcata last night due to a friend travelling a lot and not having time for it. I have a big place and lots of land so he'll be perfect with me. I work from home so i can give him/her the attention they deserve. Just a couple quick things
1.) Please link any useful threads in the comments that you think I should read. I've been reading all the important threads but it's nice to have suggestions.
2.) Do most people grow their own sulcata food or buy from a pet store/grocery store. & of the available greens found at an organic food store (Sprouts or Whole Foods), which ones should I incorporate to have a full healthy diet. & which calcium powder brand is recommended?
3.) How deep do you make your substrate? I can use the natural soil outside here in california for partial sub but currently I am using coir. I'll most likely end up layering the substrate to mimic their natural environment.
5.) What humidity level is recommended for soil surface humidity?
6.) How important is airflow? With an open top in a glass terrarium, is this naturally enough? or should i provide extra?
7.) Lastly, I've read different soaking information on here. My tortoise is approx. 1 month old and about 3 inches long. He is healthy and has been getting a once a week soak from his previous owners. Should I soak him daily?
Just a bit more info, I have him in a large 40 gallon tank that is 3ft long, 1.5ft wide and 2ft tall (approx.). I chopped up a hollowed out log to create a natural hidey hole for him and have coir as the base inside of it with just slight dampness. He seemed to be enjoying it earlier. He's very active when hes awake, loves to eat spring mix lettuce, and sleeps like a precious baby when he's tired. He does not seem stressed in any way, has no pyramidding, and for all intents and purposes, is a happy lil beb tortoise.
I'm just trying to give him a perfect environment to live in. Any and all advice is welcome, but only advice from experienced sulcata owners will be put into use. Thanks!
1.) Please link any useful threads in the comments that you think I should read. I've been reading all the important threads but it's nice to have suggestions.
2.) Do most people grow their own sulcata food or buy from a pet store/grocery store. & of the available greens found at an organic food store (Sprouts or Whole Foods), which ones should I incorporate to have a full healthy diet. & which calcium powder brand is recommended?
3.) How deep do you make your substrate? I can use the natural soil outside here in california for partial sub but currently I am using coir. I'll most likely end up layering the substrate to mimic their natural environment.
5.) What humidity level is recommended for soil surface humidity?
6.) How important is airflow? With an open top in a glass terrarium, is this naturally enough? or should i provide extra?
7.) Lastly, I've read different soaking information on here. My tortoise is approx. 1 month old and about 3 inches long. He is healthy and has been getting a once a week soak from his previous owners. Should I soak him daily?
Just a bit more info, I have him in a large 40 gallon tank that is 3ft long, 1.5ft wide and 2ft tall (approx.). I chopped up a hollowed out log to create a natural hidey hole for him and have coir as the base inside of it with just slight dampness. He seemed to be enjoying it earlier. He's very active when hes awake, loves to eat spring mix lettuce, and sleeps like a precious baby when he's tired. He does not seem stressed in any way, has no pyramidding, and for all intents and purposes, is a happy lil beb tortoise.
I'm just trying to give him a perfect environment to live in. Any and all advice is welcome, but only advice from experienced sulcata owners will be put into use. Thanks!