Weight loss

[kyel3840]

My baby Sulcata has lost a little weight since being placed in the new enclosure. Is this normal?

 

[wellington]

Pretty much. They need time to get accustomed to the new surroundings and to figure it out that they are safe. Usually everything normal gets messed up for a short time till they get it figured out. Keep a closer eye out as a little weight loss is no big deal but it should not be consistent and a gain should come in soon.

 

[kyel3840]

It's at 92% humidity. Is that fine or to high

 

[drew54]

That is great humidity.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

How often do you weigh?
It fluctuates. So did yourself a favor and do it only once a month.
I made myself half nuts back when I did it every week. Once a month is a much better indication.

 

[kyel3840]

I do it weekly. I will try it monthly though

 

[jsheffield]

How often do you weigh?
It fluctuates. So did yourself a favor and do it only once a month.
I made myself half nuts back when I did it every week. Once a month is a much better indication.

I've been trying to measure Darwin's weight/growth weekly-ish until he crosses the 100g line ... after that I'll probably chill out a bit.

 

[JoesMum]

Under 100g you really will drive yourself nuts weighing weekly.

A pee or a poop or a meal makes a massive difference in proportion to the weight of the tortoise at that size.

Monthly is ideal. Fortnightly if you really must!