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Hey Everyone!
I am a very very new tortoise owner! I just recently bought a 3 month old Sulcata at my local Repticon. I have always had a fascination for large tortoises and also they are very cute and sweet! I have only had him/her for two days. I haven't named it yet because I havent thought of a fitting name so if you have suggestions go ahead and please post them! I consider my tortoise a boy dont know why I just get the vibe Also if you have any helpful tips on how to take care of them that would be appreciated. Also I have bought books, done research, and all of that but if there are certain foods they favor that would be great to know! Also I was wondering how many times I should feed him fresh greens a week? I bought grassland tortoise food so thats always in his bowl but he doesn't like to eat it so I always have greens in his cage with supplement powder sprinkled on top. Also I heard that I should soak him only once a week is that right I rather have you guys share your opinion on that.The substrate I have is coconut husk mulch because I heard sand isn't good for younger tortoises. Also I have 2 pet greyhounds and a foster greyhound that still have know clue he exist and two pet cats that are also clueless Thank Gosh for having lazy pets! I heard Sulcata Tortoises dont mix weill with dogs but I love my dogs and my baby Tortoise and I know I cant get rid of either so please help me with that situation! Thank you in advance! Also here is a pick of my little guy asleep in his food bowl
I am a very very new tortoise owner! I just recently bought a 3 month old Sulcata at my local Repticon. I have always had a fascination for large tortoises and also they are very cute and sweet! I have only had him/her for two days. I haven't named it yet because I havent thought of a fitting name so if you have suggestions go ahead and please post them! I consider my tortoise a boy dont know why I just get the vibe Also if you have any helpful tips on how to take care of them that would be appreciated. Also I have bought books, done research, and all of that but if there are certain foods they favor that would be great to know! Also I was wondering how many times I should feed him fresh greens a week? I bought grassland tortoise food so thats always in his bowl but he doesn't like to eat it so I always have greens in his cage with supplement powder sprinkled on top. Also I heard that I should soak him only once a week is that right I rather have you guys share your opinion on that.The substrate I have is coconut husk mulch because I heard sand isn't good for younger tortoises. Also I have 2 pet greyhounds and a foster greyhound that still have know clue he exist and two pet cats that are also clueless Thank Gosh for having lazy pets! I heard Sulcata Tortoises dont mix weill with dogs but I love my dogs and my baby Tortoise and I know I cant get rid of either so please help me with that situation! Thank you in advance! Also here is a pick of my little guy asleep in his food bowl