Madkins007 said:Just to clarify something- the big African species is the 'spurred tortoise'. The 'spur-thighed' is a smaller Mediterranean tortoise related to the Greeks, etc. Spurred tortoises are often called 'sulcata' after their scientific name just to avoid this confusion- a common mistake LOTS of people make- even some book authors.
Tom said:You need to feed him a lot more variety. Lots of grass, the right weeds. Mulberry, grape, hibiscus and rose leaves. Opuntia cactus pads. Mazuri. Other grocery store greens, etc... The list goes on forever. You also need to be supplementing with some calcium.
Glad you are here. Yours sulcata's life is just about to get a whole lot better.
Madkins007 said:Just to clarify something- the big African species is the 'spurred tortoise'. The 'spur-thighed' is a smaller Mediterranean tortoise related to the Greeks, etc. Spurred tortoises are often called 'sulcata' after their scientific name just to avoid this confusion- a common mistake LOTS of people make- even some book authors.
Tom said:You need to feed him a lot more variety.