Hello!

[austinbrehun]

Hello, I recently picked up my first tortoise 2 days ago. He is a Sulcata Tortoise whose shell is about 3 inches long. I am unaware of age but seems young.

I will probably have a few questions and concerns posted on here soon and would appreciate any feedback! I dont have many pictures yet but have notcied the pyramiding he/she already has. Hoping to clear that up with good environment and help from fellow forum members!

So far, hes eating some mixed leafy vegetables and has timothys hay in house. He took a poop today and it was solid and slightly wet and seemed healthy. I gave him a bath for 10 min which he didnt seem to mind. Picking up a better light tomarrow night!

 

[leigti]

Welcome to the forum. First thing I would suggest is to get rid of the hay and replace it with damp coconut coir. It's good that you are soaking him, I would do it daily for about 20 minutes in lukewarm water. If you post some pictures of his enclosure people will be able to make more specific suggestions.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!

We have a very good care sheet for Sulcatas pinned at the top of our Sulcata section

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome. I second getting rid of the hay and get the humidity up to 80% with temps no lower then 80 day or night.

 

[hingeback]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Before buying that light.Post a photo of the one you're thinking about.
Coiled florescent bulbs or compacts known as CFL can damage tortoises eyes and most pet stores sell them.

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello,Austin, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you and your lovely little sulcata, still sweet despite a little pyramiding.
have a look at http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
and then http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
not forgetting http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sulcata-diet-sheet.64290/
Also important are http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/closed-chambers.32333/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-end-of-pyramiding.15137/
A lot to read, i know, but useful, up to date and vital information is to be found here.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask as we have many experienced sulcata owners, breeders and lovers here.