Since Tuleo is outside 10+ hours a day now I see some changes in his carapace. Has anyone else noticed this in their Sulcata when they make the "big move" outdoors? (He still comes in at night.)
He looks very 3-D...
He looks very 3-D...
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He's looking good
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Wow that's a smooth shell! Nice work! I've hear people talking about problems after they change them to outdoor. Looks great to me though!
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First and foremost...I think Tuleo looks FANTASTIC!!! 
You should be very proud.
But- if you're interested in the topic of jagged growth, I remember @Blake m made a really informative post about it, which I will link for you to check out:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sulcata-shell-growth-from-jagged-to-smooth-straight.106729/
I really think your tortoise looks wonderful.
You should be very proud.But- if you're interested in the topic of jagged growth, I remember @Blake m made a really informative post about it, which I will link for you to check out:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sulcata-shell-growth-from-jagged-to-smooth-straight.106729/
I really think your tortoise looks wonderful.
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DawnH, his carapace looks slightly
3-D-ish but nothing I would be even slightly concerned with. I think it looks like a nice, smooth growing Sulcata to me.
3-D-ish but nothing I would be even slightly concerned with. I think it looks like a nice, smooth growing Sulcata to me.
Thanks everyone. I am pretty much a helicopter tortoise mom and have been trying to breathe a bit more with him but NOW LOOK AT HIM... (ha!)
Prairie Mom, thanks for sending Blakes link. Good reading! We were gone for 3 weeks so some things were lacking (there is only so much a 19 year old can do on his on caring for one tort, the dogs, cats, chickens, ferret, betta fish and cockatiel) and now that we are backing I am hoping he won't look so wonky.
Ken, what do you think causes this? I am assuming the natural lack of humidity due to him being outside all day and no longer in a closed chamber, eh?
Tuleo thanks you all for the comments on how handsome he is. (He's been in the mud today so he is a bit of a mess...) His mom sure thinks he's pretty darn dreamy!
Prairie Mom, thanks for sending Blakes link. Good reading! We were gone for 3 weeks so some things were lacking (there is only so much a 19 year old can do on his on caring for one tort, the dogs, cats, chickens, ferret, betta fish and cockatiel) and now that we are backing I am hoping he won't look so wonky.
Ken, what do you think causes this? I am assuming the natural lack of humidity due to him being outside all day and no longer in a closed chamber, eh?
Tuleo thanks you all for the comments on how handsome he is. (He's been in the mud today so he is a bit of a mess...) His mom sure thinks he's pretty darn dreamy!
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If it bothers you, maybe test out spraying with warm water 3-4xdaily the way Blake suggested. He showed a pretty amazing photo of new growth after only 3 weeks.
Also, I think your 19 yr old did a great job on his own
Also, I think your 19 yr old did a great job on his own
If it bothers you, maybe test out spraying with warm water 3-4xdaily the way Blake suggested. He showed a pretty amazing photo of new growth after only 3 weeks.
Also, I think your 19 yr old did a great job on his own
He really did!! The house was even vacuumed when we came home...lol
As far as Tuleo goes, I spray him a few times a day and even have a mister out when it is over 95. Pfft. It's baffling.
I can't truthfully answer that. With Little Ricky, when I moved him outside it was full time with a heated house and other Sulcatas so I can't even offer an accurate explanation for it. Covered in mud
I don't know why but this ridiculous comment has me cracking up!
~ You have changed his entire dynamics, more natural vegetation, food sources, exercise, and real sunshine. Change should be expected. His growth and shell development truly looks great!
Well, he is a freakishly handsome fella!!! Looks like Tuleo in regards to his (Pringles) ridges.
Well, when you put it that way, it makes sense...lol. THANK YOU!! I tend to over think and figured (hoped) it was normal but wanted to double check!!
I agree as well.
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I think he looks great !
