Shelby's mom
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Hi,
My name is Susan. I have been reading your posts since I obtained Shelby Vincent, a baby sulcata. It's been very helpful as I learn about raising a tortoise.
Believe it or not, Shelby showed up on my doorstep one morning in late April. I live in an apartment complex on the ground floor. I have no idea where he came from...my neighbors don't either. I live in a desert preserve and we have a lot of wildlife in the area....who knows...but he is now being spoiled. I am assuming he was about 2 months old when I found him. I measured him at 2 inches in length and width. I am assuming he is a male - he has more of a "V" than a "U" at his tail. I attached a photo of how I found him. And his size next to a paper clip. He knocked on the right door.
I feed him daily. A mix of green, red, romaine, escarole lettuces, green kale, collard greens, dandelion greens, baby bok choy and mustard greens. I chop it all up in little pieces and give him little piles for breakfast and dinner. I have also introduced a little bit of zucchini and a little strawberry and mango - only as an occasional treat. I also dust his greens with calcium carbonate a couple of times a week. His morning routine is a little warm soak before his breakfast while I make my coffee.
I have a senior cat who gets along with him great. But, I need to do something with her food, because he keeps wanting to eat it. Ugh. I have read about it...one or two pieces won't hurt...but it's a no-no.
I am looking to buy a house this spring, so as he grows he will have a backyard to explore.
He has a hutch in my bedroom and I am getting him a new uvb/heat lamp combo. I try to keep it interesting for him with rocks and colorful pieces
He's growing. He was 50 grams when I got him 3 months ago. Now he's 88 grams. Don't grow too fast - I know how big they get...
I hope he's happy. 🙂
My name is Susan. I have been reading your posts since I obtained Shelby Vincent, a baby sulcata. It's been very helpful as I learn about raising a tortoise.
Believe it or not, Shelby showed up on my doorstep one morning in late April. I live in an apartment complex on the ground floor. I have no idea where he came from...my neighbors don't either. I live in a desert preserve and we have a lot of wildlife in the area....who knows...but he is now being spoiled. I am assuming he was about 2 months old when I found him. I measured him at 2 inches in length and width. I am assuming he is a male - he has more of a "V" than a "U" at his tail. I attached a photo of how I found him. And his size next to a paper clip. He knocked on the right door.
I feed him daily. A mix of green, red, romaine, escarole lettuces, green kale, collard greens, dandelion greens, baby bok choy and mustard greens. I chop it all up in little pieces and give him little piles for breakfast and dinner. I have also introduced a little bit of zucchini and a little strawberry and mango - only as an occasional treat. I also dust his greens with calcium carbonate a couple of times a week. His morning routine is a little warm soak before his breakfast while I make my coffee.
I have a senior cat who gets along with him great. But, I need to do something with her food, because he keeps wanting to eat it. Ugh. I have read about it...one or two pieces won't hurt...but it's a no-no.
I am looking to buy a house this spring, so as he grows he will have a backyard to explore.
He has a hutch in my bedroom and I am getting him a new uvb/heat lamp combo. I try to keep it interesting for him with rocks and colorful pieces
He's growing. He was 50 grams when I got him 3 months ago. Now he's 88 grams. Don't grow too fast - I know how big they get...
I hope he's happy. 🙂