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Alex and the Redfoot
Well-Known Member
Hello and welcome to you and your adorable little Bluebell!
Just in case if you haven't seen it yet, here is a care sheet for raising your sulcata baby healthy and thriving: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-a-sulcata-leopard-or-star-tortoise.181504/
Please, ask any questions you have and, of course, post more photos of Bluebell and its enclosure!
Just in case if you haven't seen it yet, here is a care sheet for raising your sulcata baby healthy and thriving: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-a-sulcata-leopard-or-star-tortoise.181504/
Please, ask any questions you have and, of course, post more photos of Bluebell and its enclosure!
Lillie & Bluebell
New Member
Thank you! I hadn't seen that yet
Welcome.
It could be just the angle or pic but your tortoise already looks to have the slight start of pyramiding.
I suggest you get him set up ASAP in a closed chamber enclosure with 80% humid
It could be just the angle or pic but your tortoise already looks to have the slight start of pyramiding.
I suggest you get him set up ASAP in a closed chamber enclosure with 80% humid
Hello and welcome!
In addition to the thread that Alex left, here is another one explaining what the heck is going on with all the conflicting info. Questions are welcome:
Info For New People. Please Read This First.
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Tortellini0000
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You’re in the right place! Lots of great info here!
Hello Lillie and Bluebell.
Sulcata's can be deceiving. They are cute little tortoises when they fit in your hand. In about 5 or 6 yrs. You will have a 100lb bulldozer. When they get big they generally are still great pets. Just be ready for the investment of caring for a big sulcata. You live in a great state to raise a sulcata.
Follow the caresheets and ask questions. Don't listen to the pet store guy or gal. You will end up with a lot of bad information. You will also waste money buying what they suggest.
We can guide you in the right direction.
Sulcata's can be deceiving. They are cute little tortoises when they fit in your hand. In about 5 or 6 yrs. You will have a 100lb bulldozer. When they get big they generally are still great pets. Just be ready for the investment of caring for a big sulcata. You live in a great state to raise a sulcata.
Follow the caresheets and ask questions. Don't listen to the pet store guy or gal. You will end up with a lot of bad information. You will also waste money buying what they suggest.
We can guide you in the right direction.
Lillie & Bluebell
New Member
Thanks! I actually am very excited for how big she is gonna get, but I have a feeling feeding her is gonna get expensive, lol. I'm actually moving to Tennessee next year though, I hope she can handle the weather
Around 2 yrs old you will probably be moving Bluebell outside. Look at the enclosures here on the forum. @Tom has some good enclosures you can build. If Bluebell has a large area to graze. A few raised gardens growing some different types of greens. Should help you from buying store bought greens. 80% should be grazing on natural grasses and weeds. Look at Tom's outside enclosures and plan ahead. So you have it ready. When it is time to go from inside to outside. If you don't have the building skills. Find someone who does and give them heads up what you will need.
