We live in Arizona so no bulbs during the summer (still summer here, low about 70, high about 100). But that would make sense that he got too dry. We’ve had a dry monsoon season.
I have had my Sulcata tortoise for 1 1/2 months now. She is about 2 years old. Previously, she lived at my in laws, but they had only a very small space for her (aprox 5ftx2ft). She now is able to roam the backyard freely at my house, which she does on a daily basis.
At my in laws, she had a...
okay thanks! The sulcata is 2 years old, just got it from my in-laws. Definitely not a fan of being held, unlike my Russian who will completely come out of the shell when held. The sulcata actually peed as I was taking the photo
yeah we just got the sulcata from my in laws, it’s 2 years old. The Russian actually loves to be held and will be more out of his shell when being held. The sulcata is definitely not used to being held and actually peed as I was taking the photo!
his name is Kame! We thought he was a boy, but we just got a Sulcata who we checked and think is a girl, but we’re not positive for either. PS: don’t worry, they aren’t sharing space!
He has the ability to dig into the dirt, but he doesn’t... maybe it’s cause the ground is too packed and hard? Also, had been using the pool to provide more shade.