New owner of Sulcata Tortoises (AKA: Flash & Hulk)

[Tdbyrd]

We are in North Florida, and there is so much info on the world wide web. I am so glade I found this forum, it has truly eased my mind in a lot of areas.

Of course we made the first mistake and purchased them from a pet shop. But so far they seem to be doing good and thriving.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Welcome to the Forum.

Now, hurry to the Sulcata section and read ALL of the do's and dont's on Sulcatas. Then read all of the sections on How to Raise Sulcatas. While you are reading, make sure give your babies a good long soaking in warm water! Then, make sure you have two separate enclosures set up in a safe enclosure with good damp substrate. Keep all dogs away. Make sure you read all the info on proper temps and lighting?

Hurry, lots to read! Good luck and keep checking back in with updates.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi

 

[Tdbyrd]

Yes I have already read all the info ;-)
And I have been soaking them, but that was just luck. And yes now I have to move them. Because I was on of those that went oh he needs a friend because hes going to out live me. So lets get him one uggg and the pet store said sure thing haha

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!

 

[Gillian M]

A very warm welcome to the forum.

What cute little torts you have! GOD bless.

 

[BILBO-03]

Hi and Welcome!

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome. I'm glad you found us too.

Please feel free to ask any questions. We are all here to talk tortoises.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you and your two little ones.
We talk about cheese a lot, too.

 

[Tdbyrd]

So why are their shells two different colors?
And the one on the photo by his self feels bumpy and the lighter one is smooth.

Should I be concerned, I have introduced alfalfa and Bermuda mix. And I have ordered grass fed tortious feed to add to their diet.

 

[Yvonne G]

It probably just means they had two different mommies.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I agree, it is probably genetic variance.
Just make sure you give them regular soaks to stop the bumpier one getting much bumpier.