shell question

[Margo Garcia]

I have a 70 lb12 year old Sulcata that has a dip in his back. Other than that his shell perfect. Does anyone have any knowledge of this?

 

[Margo Garcia]

My 12yr old 65lb sulcata wants nothing to do with water. Yet his droppings are very moist.I use the hose on him but can't get him to soak. Should I be concerned?

 

[Big Charlie]

My sulcata has a dip in his back too. I believe I remember reading that is characteristic of sulcatas from a certain region.

All you can do is provide water. Charlie doesn't soak either. He drinks once in awhile and I hit him with the hose when it is hot.

 

[Tom]

I have a 70 lb12 year old Sulcata that has a dip in his back. Other than that his shell perfect. Does anyone have any knowledge of this?

Hello and welcome to the forum. We need a pic to see what you are talking about.

 

[Tom]

My 12yr old 65lb sulcata wants nothing to do with water. Yet his droppings are very moist.I use the hose on him but can't get him to soak. Should I be concerned?

I don't ask my tortoises if they want to soak. I just pick them up and put them in the tub. Big tortoise = Big tub.

What foods are you typically feeding your tortoise?

 

[Bee62]

I don't ask my tortoises if they want to soak. I just pick them up and put them in the tub. Big tortoise = Big tub.

What foods are you typically feeding your tortoise?

You always make me giggle with that answer Tom, but some people cannot lift a big tortoise and put it in soaking - water so easily like you.

 

[Maro2Bear]

But what I want to really know is how this Sully lost 5 lbs between Post No.1 and Post No. 2? A timespan of 10 minutes!

Welcome to the Forum @Margo Garcia - upload a pix or two of your Sully.