Avril

[Avril]

Hi my name is Avril I have recently bought a baby sulcata tortoise, her name is Zoe, I've had her now just 3wks, I thought she was not going to make it, but after the 1st 10days she started to eat and move around, she seems to be doing quiet well. I have a gulf tortoise Named Norman, I've had him 31 yrs, my question is will they get along together or should I keep them separated?

 

[saginawhxc]

Generally, no. Species shouldn't be mixed. So two seperate enclosures are recommended.

I'm slightly confused. By Gulf Tortoise do you mean Gulf Coast Box Turtle? I wasn't even familiar with them. I had to do a Google search.

Here are the top three things I always recommend reading for those that have young sulcatas.

Beginner's Mistakes
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/45180/

Raising a healthy sulcata or leopard
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/79895/

Diet
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/76744/

And welcome to the wonderful world of sulcatas, and more importantly welcome to the forum!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Avril, and welcome to the Forum!

What is a "Gulf Tortoise"? Could it maybe be a gulf coast box turtle:

Or do you think it might possible be a gopher tortoise:

At any rate, your sulcata needs his own space. Tortoises are territorial and fight to chase other turtles/tortoises out of their territory. Besides that, there might be germs that make each other sick or even dead.

 

[Gillian M]

Hi @Avril and a very warm welcome to the forum.

As has been mentioned, it is NOT recommended to keep two torts together: bullying would begin.

Please post pics of your torts asap.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi Avril

 

[Carol S]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, Avril, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.