NurseJ
New Member
Hello everyone,
I am looking for some advice. I got a baby Sulcata in March 2019. From a breeder that i feel certain do not start their babies correctly. Regardless mine got mycoplasma and had to have injections right off the bat of me having it. It did pull through.
I know there is no one “correct” weight for a Sulcata at a given age but mine seems very small. Looks healthy, eats, drinks, poops, pees. Naps. Active most of the day.
I have it in a glass tank right now due to its small size it’s easier to control heat and humidity. Upper 90s for basking area, non basking side is 80°. Humidity overnight is around 80. During the day 60. I do soak every other day in warm water.
Feeding mixed greens (no iceberg or spinach). I do mix in grass and clover but winter is here so it’s getting sparse. I have Mazuri i offer. I offer small teaspoon of butternut squash which i mix in calcium or vitamin supplements three times a week.
So everything seems good? Tortoise looks happy and healthy. But after 8mo it only weighed 2.2oz. Hasn’t gained a drop of weight.
The vet prefers we don’t bring him out unless absolutely necessary in the cold. Any suggestions? Is this normal?
I am looking for some advice. I got a baby Sulcata in March 2019. From a breeder that i feel certain do not start their babies correctly. Regardless mine got mycoplasma and had to have injections right off the bat of me having it. It did pull through.
I know there is no one “correct” weight for a Sulcata at a given age but mine seems very small. Looks healthy, eats, drinks, poops, pees. Naps. Active most of the day.
I have it in a glass tank right now due to its small size it’s easier to control heat and humidity. Upper 90s for basking area, non basking side is 80°. Humidity overnight is around 80. During the day 60. I do soak every other day in warm water.
Feeding mixed greens (no iceberg or spinach). I do mix in grass and clover but winter is here so it’s getting sparse. I have Mazuri i offer. I offer small teaspoon of butternut squash which i mix in calcium or vitamin supplements three times a week.
So everything seems good? Tortoise looks happy and healthy. But after 8mo it only weighed 2.2oz. Hasn’t gained a drop of weight.
The vet prefers we don’t bring him out unless absolutely necessary in the cold. Any suggestions? Is this normal?