Ryansiegelreptiles
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Does this care sheet I put together for my self seem acurate? Thank you for your help!
Sulcata Tortoise
African Spur Thighed Tortoise
Cage
Can live inside for the first 3 years or so, depending on growth
Need lots of room with a insulated shed
Diet
Should be fed either food every day or more food every two days
Hay or Grass should be available for them at all times
Food with no nutrients shouldn’t be fed
Fruit should only be fed as a treat and should only be used as treats and be fed very rarely
Do research on certain vegetables before you feed them and make sure they can’t hurt the animals
Indoor Cage Set- Up
Water Dish
Food dish
Hide
Humidity retaining substrate
Hydrometer and Thermometer
Lighting
PowerSun bulb housed in a deep dome, with a light hook to hang the lights
Humidity and Water
TORTOISES DO DRINK WATER
Soak them once a week
Humidity is crucial to smooth shell growth
How To Prevent Pyramiding
Dust every meal with calcium
Use a PowerSun bulb
Put them outside for at least an hour a day to get natural sunlight
Sulcata Tortoise
African Spur Thighed Tortoise
Cage
Can live inside for the first 3 years or so, depending on growth
Need lots of room with a insulated shed
Diet
Should be fed either food every day or more food every two days
Hay or Grass should be available for them at all times
Food with no nutrients shouldn’t be fed
Fruit should only be fed as a treat and should only be used as treats and be fed very rarely
Do research on certain vegetables before you feed them and make sure they can’t hurt the animals
Indoor Cage Set- Up
Water Dish
Food dish
Hide
Humidity retaining substrate
Hydrometer and Thermometer
Lighting
PowerSun bulb housed in a deep dome, with a light hook to hang the lights
Humidity and Water
TORTOISES DO DRINK WATER
Soak them once a week
Humidity is crucial to smooth shell growth
How To Prevent Pyramiding
Dust every meal with calcium
Use a PowerSun bulb
Put them outside for at least an hour a day to get natural sunlight