Hello all!
Relatively new to group and so appreciative of all of the great information found on here so far!
I have three sulcata torts I purchased from a breeder about 8 months ago. Two of them are doing very well and growing at a healthy rate. However, I have one that is really slacking.
Some info on their care and set up:
- I have a large wooden tortoise table (10ft x 1.5ft) with enclosed “hide” I keep moist at all times with hay and orchid moss
- cuttlebone for additional supplement
- I have two basking areas that reach 95-100° daytime
- 2 UVB bulbs (one in each basking area)
- large water tray in enclosure including 3-4 additional soaks a week
- For food: romaine, grasses (dried and fresh), prickly pear, dandelion greens, bell peppers, zucchini and some tortoise pellets
- orchid bark substrate (I found it keeps moisture well in hide and keeps food and water relatively clean
My little tort is always the first to the food dish and has a very healthy appetite. It is also very regular with toileting in and out of soaking. It’s siblings are almost double it’s size and kept in the same conditions. I’m not sure if it makes a difference but possibly worth mentioning, two of my torts are split-scute (including the one in question)
I will include a picture, the little guy in question is on the left.
Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you all in advance!
Relatively new to group and so appreciative of all of the great information found on here so far!
I have three sulcata torts I purchased from a breeder about 8 months ago. Two of them are doing very well and growing at a healthy rate. However, I have one that is really slacking.
Some info on their care and set up:
- I have a large wooden tortoise table (10ft x 1.5ft) with enclosed “hide” I keep moist at all times with hay and orchid moss
- cuttlebone for additional supplement
- I have two basking areas that reach 95-100° daytime
- 2 UVB bulbs (one in each basking area)
- large water tray in enclosure including 3-4 additional soaks a week
- For food: romaine, grasses (dried and fresh), prickly pear, dandelion greens, bell peppers, zucchini and some tortoise pellets
- orchid bark substrate (I found it keeps moisture well in hide and keeps food and water relatively clean
My little tort is always the first to the food dish and has a very healthy appetite. It is also very regular with toileting in and out of soaking. It’s siblings are almost double it’s size and kept in the same conditions. I’m not sure if it makes a difference but possibly worth mentioning, two of my torts are split-scute (including the one in question)
I will include a picture, the little guy in question is on the left.
Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you all in advance!