In May of last year I purchased two sulcata hatchlings off Craigslist. I thought I had done all my research and was ready for them, but clearly I was not. One sulcata did well the first few weeks then became sluggish and died at the vet after multiple visits. The other one was doing great then for a period of a few months was not eating. It now eats great and appears to be doing very well. Gets to roam outside whenever the weather is warm enough and eats grass/ weeds along with mazuri. Only issue I'm worried about is its minimal growth in almost a year.
It is being kept in a 40 gallon tank with moistened coco coir with a humid hide. Temps are at 83 and basking spot is about 90. The sulcata is soaked daily in warm water and i'm following Tom's car sheet with everything.
I've noticed recently it's front legs have been moving back and forth rather rapidly when it is sleeping or basking. It has me a little concerned and I'm wondering if this is due to breathing issues and it has RI. I have not heard any odd noises or seen any bubbles coming out of its nose. Have any of you had any experience with this? I'll try to get a video and upload it. It is very difficult to describe
It is being kept in a 40 gallon tank with moistened coco coir with a humid hide. Temps are at 83 and basking spot is about 90. The sulcata is soaked daily in warm water and i'm following Tom's car sheet with everything.
I've noticed recently it's front legs have been moving back and forth rather rapidly when it is sleeping or basking. It has me a little concerned and I'm wondering if this is due to breathing issues and it has RI. I have not heard any odd noises or seen any bubbles coming out of its nose. Have any of you had any experience with this? I'll try to get a video and upload it. It is very difficult to describe