Tiny Tales

[Alaskamike]

Was looking for some supplies on craigs list and , of course, found a sulcata in need of a good home. Guy resumed it from his sister who kept him in a Rubbermaid container in kitchen in apartment. No outside time, no UV light. No soaks or humidity.
He ( she? ) is approx 2 yrs old
Weighs 1045 grams , 2.3 lbs.
I had to take him home.
He is Pyramided . As you can imagine but seems healthy otherwise. She never used a calcium supplement. I'll be starting all of that. I do know that the pyramiding that has started will remain. But I will try and keep him from MBD if he isn't already affected.
Once healthy I may try to find a home for him. Haven't decided. I have other torts and sully scan be a handful with all the digging. Plus the need for separate outside enclosure. It's allot.

 

[wellington]

Not too bad looking for the way he came from. A/hes a cutie. Congrats.

 

[ascott]

Good save and that is a beautiful tort.....I lay bets you will have a really hard time letting go of that cutie after you doll him all up...lol...

 

[Alaskamike]

I know. Not only do I get a bit attached. But so few really create the right environments for the sully's. Too many of them out there in difficult situations. Especially if it's a male I may just keep him - they are not much in demand.

 

[RuthJanice]

He looks good and is a cutie pie!!!!

 

[Alaskamike]

I think I'll call him Tiny - since he's small for his age.

 

[Alaskamike]

Hiding

 

[Maro2Bear]

Nice rescue Alaska Mike - he looks pretty good, all things considering!

 

[Alaskamike]

Well it's confirmed he Luvs
Hibiscus
Mazurai
Cactus pad
Spring mix
Cutting from tort seed garden
Grass
And just about anything he can nibble.

 

[Alaskamike]

Hydrated well , drank and soaked. Ate then pooped out some urates. First time only unrates, then Urates + poop

Nothing like cleaning out the system. Lol.

 

[Yvonne G]

That's actually not a bad-looking sulcata. I'll bet when he gets big you won't even notice the bumpiness.

 

[ascott]

Every man I have ever met that went by the name Tiny...was always the largest in the group....lol....he will likely catch up quickly....

 

[Laurie tortoise]

If we didn't live a so far apart I would be happy to take him off your hands. I've got plenty if room.

 

[leigti]

Very cute! At what age or size can you tell if a sulcata is a boy or girl?

 

[kathyth]

Very nice save! He is a great looking Sulcata!
I'm so glad you got him

 

[Jabuticaba]

I know. Not only do I get a bit attached. But so few really create the right environments for the sully's. Too many of them out there in difficult situations. Especially if it's a male I may just keep him - they are not much in demand.

So glad you can give this guy/girl a good home.


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[Alaskamike]

Very cute! At what age or size can you tell if a sulcata is a boy or girl?

It's not as much age as size. About 12 inches or so you can usually tell. Course flashing shows a male - dropping eggs female. Lol.

 

[pam]

Great save

 

[lismar79]

Awww, you should keep him

 

[Alaskamike]

Tiny - update
So far , so good. He is not the big eater that some sullys I've had were. At least not yet.
Walks fine , and eyes are bright. No damage I can detect. I probably should have his stool checked for worms , but he was almost never outside so he's most likely clean.
I've soaked him a few times , not seen him drink yet, but he can get to his water now at least.