My new baby!

[alexiaspurgeon]

My new baby sulcata! His name is tank and he is super active. He's so cute! I can't wait until he's full grown!

 

[Gillian M]

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My new baby sulcata! His name is tank and he is super active. He's so cute! I can't wait until he's full grown!

Oh, he's gorgeous. What of his enclosure? Any pics?

Please give him daily soaks in warm water so as to avoid pyramiding and dehydration. And read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread. Ask any question if you need help.

And a very warm welcome to the forum.

 

[wellington]

I would remove the hay, it is too drying. Your baby already has some slight pyramiding. A simple fix of making him a hot and humid environment will help correct that. Please read the threads about closed chamber.

 

[Jodie]

Welcome to the forum. When you see the amount of food in and out, you may be less anxious for him to grow.

 

[itiswhatitis]

Welcome welcome

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome Alexia ! Daily soaking in warm water will also help rectify the slight pyramiding Tank has !

 

[alexiaspurgeon]

Yup I definitely soak him every day! And spray his shell a couple times a day. I'm going to get top soil today to replace the hay and spray the tank walls with water so the humidity stays up. ☺️

 

[Steve_carter]

A warm welcome to the forum!
I look forward to reading & seeing your journey!

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome!

 

[alexiaspurgeon]

I do have a question though. Is it bad to most him and the tank with distilled water? Or what kind of water should I use?

 

[BrianWI]

Distilled is good for spraying, keeps minerals off glass. But use drinking water for soaks and in water dish.

 

[G-stars]

I do have a question though. Is it bad to most him and the tank with distilled water? Or what kind of water should I use?

Ive been using tap water for all uses. Soaking/water dish/etc...

 

[JoesMum]

I do have a question though. Is it bad to most him and the tank with distilled water? Or what kind of water should I use?

Plain old tap water is just fine for drinks and soaks.

As Brian said distilled is good for misting in a vivarium to keep white marks from forming on the glass. However, it's not suitable for drinking.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

A very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.

 

[Tortoisefanatic88]

Welcome to the tortoise forum. Great name too