Hello! New to tortoises

[Olympus reptiles]

Hello, I am old to reptiles, breed snakes, but brand new to torts. Got the g.f. a to baby sulcata fir her birthday and have to admit he is pretty cool. Anyway, he was 30 grams when I got him. Has uvb, ceramic heat, coconut husk mixed with spanghum moss for substrate, water dish and a hide. He is given a mixture of greens and sweet peppers daily, as well as a soak and some natural sunlight time. I have not observed him feeding though, but weight is up to 33 grams and we have only had him for about 3 days. Everything sound right?

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome. Leave out the peppers. Add as much variety as possible. Soak him every day in warm water for 20-30 minutes daily for a year, then you can cut back to 3-4 times a week. Temps should be 80 with humidity at 80% and a basking spot of 95+. Do not use any coil bulbs, they cause eye problems. Please read the threads below in my post for sulcata care and housing.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
A broader diet is needed.
Look at http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sulcata-diet-sheet.52677/
and http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/nutrientanalysis.htm
for some excellent alternatives.

 

[Carol S]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome !

 

[Jodie]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome!