How does my baby sulcata look?!

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:tort: I'm new to the tortoise world :)
I have a 1 month old Sulcata ( King Koopa JR)
I wanted to know what you guys think about his shell is it okay?
He is 63 grams
 

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RE: How dose my baby sulcata look?!

The picture opens up in my computer distorted, so it's hard for me to tell...but he doesn't look like he's pyramiding.

(Welcome to the Forum!)
 

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Hello and Welcome:). He looks pretty darn good. So, to keep him that way, please read and follow Toms threads below in my post for raising a healthy and smooth sulcata.
 

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Looks great! Did this one come from me? Name sounds familiar... I love to see how they turn out! :)
 

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Have you read Tom's care sheets for raising baby sulcatas? If not, you should right away because babies need soaks daily, and they need 80% humidity in their enclosure. Also, temps are very important.
 

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King Koopa did come from Arizona Sulcata:)
He is very very active running around everywhere.
 

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Arizona Sulcata said:
Looks great! Did this one come from me? Name sounds familiar... I love to see how they turn out! :)


My Juju came from you, Arizona Sulcata! He is now just under 5 months old, and weighs 200 grams! Smile
 
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HugoMendoza20 said:
King Koopa did come from Arizona Sulcata:)
He is very very active running around everywhere.

Ahhh I thought so! Glad to see he's doing so well!


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Arizona Sulcata said:
Looks great! Did this one come from me? Name sounds familiar... I love to see how they turn out! :)


My Juju came from you, Arizona Sulcata! He is now just under 5 months old, and weighs 200 grams! Smile

Juju looks great! Thank you for the pic and the update! Glad to know my babies have found such great homes!! :)
 

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King Koopa Jr looks awesome. Very cute, and you will be amazed at how fast he'll grow! My little guy came from Arizona Sulcata too, and he is super healthy and I can't even believe how much I love that little guy!!! Enjoy him, and be sure to read all the great info here, it has helped me give Juju the best start possible. :)
 

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HugoMendoza20 said:
:tort: I'm new to the tortoise world :)
I have a 1 month old Sulcata ( King Koopa JR)
I wanted to know what you guys think about his shell is it okay?
He is 63 grams

He looks great! And that is great weight for his age too.

Not really a surprise, given the source. :)
 

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Should I lightly dust his food with (Flucker's calcium with vitamin D3) every day?
It's phosphorus freeImageUploadedByTortForum1383182650.302468.jpg
 
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Tiny pinch twice a week is my recommendation. Every day is not good. It can interfere with the absorption of other important mineral and trace elements.
 

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Tom said:
Tiny pinch twice a week is my recommendation. Every day is not good. It can interfere with the absorption of other important mineral and trace elements.

What he said! ^
 

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Should I be worried? ImageUploadedByTortForum1383236195.892241.jpg
Thanks for your guys time!! :)
 
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