Sulcata sleeps a lot

[Macy Fidler]

My baby sulcata sleeps a lot. Whenever I try to keep him active, he falls asleep in place. For instance, when he's eating, he will fall asleep while eating. Or when he's soaking, he falls asleep. What should I do to keep him awake?

 

[cmacusa3]

What are the temps in the enclosure?

 

[Macy Fidler]

One side is 80 degrees the other is 75-77.

 

[Macy Fidler]

I also keep a bulb on overnight as suggested by a member on this website!

 

[cmacusa3]

I would suggest getting temps raised and following the care sheets. My little guy started out this way and now that I've followed the care sheets on here he is active all day.

 

[Macy Fidler]

Ok thanks! Since he has a 50W bulb, should I raise it to 75W?

 

[cmacusa3]

That would help, I suggest you post a pic of the enclosure and let all the knowledgeable members in the site help you out.

 

[Tom]

There should not be a light bulb on all night. They need it dark at night. You should be using a ceramic heating element set on a thermostat.

There are four temps you need to know: Warm side, cool side, basking area and overnight low. Can you tell us these?

Are you soaking daily? Where did you get this tortoise and how was it started? Wet or dry routine?

Your enclosure looks very dry.

Please read these:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.78361/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[Macy Fidler]

Thanks!