African Tortoise Hatchling

[iOceanEyes]

Hi I'm Cassidy!

I have wanted a tortoise since I was a little girl, and after many months of research I am finally getting an African tort hatchling tomorrow. The breeder told me he was the runt of the hatchlings..

So can someone tell me what I can except from my little hatchling when I get him?

 

[Laura]

I hope you are ready for him to come home...
Do you have the set up? Humid hides? heat? food? table?
Outdoor area?
start reading... read some more.. and ask questions..
they are a joy!!
Welcome!!

 

[iOceanEyes]

I hope you are ready for him to come home...
Do you have the set up? Humid hides? heat? food? table?
Outdoor area?
start reading... read some more.. and ask questions..
they are a joy!!
Welcome!!

Yep all ready My friend has owned 3 torts so shes helping me with everything I'm just a bit confused on what type of soil I should put in his home.. Everyone tells me to use different things.. so Confusing @_@

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome.

 

[SulcataSquirt]

i like coconut coir for when their are babys. keep its nice and moist.
its also very easy for them to burrow in at night.

 

[ascott]

Welcome and what a great new adventure for you both

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome. Which species of African tortoise are you getting? Sulcata?

Here is how I like to house them:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-How-To-Raise-Sulcata-Hatchlings-and-Babies#axzz1UJdRI2cQ

First thing to do when you get him home is a nice warm, shallow soak. I'd do this every day for a while. Tiny babies can dehydrate VERY quickly.

Was he incubated for male? I noticed you have 1.0.0 for your signature line.

 

[Stephanie]

Welcome! I see Tom posted before I could suggest his guide; it's extremely informative!

 

[coreyc]

Welcome

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Cassidy:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

 

[dmarcus]

Hello Cassidy and welcome to the forum...

 

[tyler0912]

I have a redfoot tortoise which is suppose to live more humid then an african tort but i use...'ZooMed repti bark'or sometimes...'ZooMed Forest floor' these' keep humidity in well....but ive hear coconut coir is great also!
Congrats on the new tort post pics on here when possible

 

[DesertGrandma]

Hi Casssidy Your are now among several AZ tortoise owners. Welcome to the forum.

 

[cemmons12]

I use coconut coir also, it is great stuff. And it doesn't mold when kept damp. Please read and read some more about the care of your precious baby! Keep him nice and warm along with the humidity. That was my 1st mistake with my sulcata Cooper, not keeping him warm enough caused him to get very sick, my heart broke everyday watching over him till he finally recovered, because dad didn't read enough about his care. Thank god for the people of this forum! They helped me thru a lot of my learning curve! Have a great day and welcomed to the forum!

 

[wrmitchell22]

Welcome Fellow Arizonian TFO is awesome, and Toms caresheet is very helpful!

 

[iOceanEyes]

Hello and welcome. Which species of African tortoise are you getting? Sulcata?

Here is how I like to house them:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-How-To-Raise-Sulcata-Hatchlings-and-Babies#axzz1UJdRI2cQ

First thing to do when you get him home is a nice warm, shallow soak. I'd do this every day for a while. Tiny babies can dehydrate VERY quickly.

Was he incubated for male? I noticed you have 1.0.0 for your signature line.

Yeah the breeder told me he was a male. And Blast is a African Spurred tort and thanks for the link, Ill be sure to sure it

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i like coconut coir for when their are babys. keep its nice and moist.
its also very easy for them to burrow in at night.

Okay Ill go buy some of that before I pick up Blast

 

[wrmitchell22]

Cute name, so he is a Geochelone sulcata? If it is a hatchling it will be hard to tell sex for a while

 

[RV's mom]

welcome to the forum