Ok, I've been reading through the threads and there is some great information here.
During my research on the net (like I said in my introduction thread) I have many conflicting ideas on the proper care of a Sulcata.
One question I have is humidity. I was told (by the breeder that I bought her from) that baby Sulcata's need more humidity than people think. What I have read elsewhere says to keep their enclosure dry. Do they need humidity? Does anyone know the range of humidity I should keep it at?
Also, how much do they sleep? Mine seems to sleep a lot.
Just for information ...I am keeping her in a 20 gal tank with a 50 watt heat bulb. I also have a Zoo med full spectrum repti-Sun 5.0 lamp for her. (it's too cold here right now to get her outside) Also, the I feed her mustard greens, collard greens, grass I grow myself, and tortoise krunchies from turtlestuff.com. I give her calcium about twice a week. She has a hide house that she spends a lot of time in and a shallow water dish that she visits often.I soak her about 3-4 times a week. Also, the substrate I use it shredded coconut fiber.
I took her to the vet last week because I was concerned because she had bubbles coming from her nose. They gave me a series of injections to give her for respiratory infection. The vet called me yesterday and said they examined the stool sample I took in of hers and that she has pin worms too!! So, I have to take her back today for some med's for that!
I just love her to death. I love watching her. Although she technically isn't mine. She's my 6 year old daughters. (thats how she got the name Sparkles) I do all the work in taking care of her and I just love her. I just want to do the best I can for her. The first one we had died suddenly after only having her for 3 months. I have no idea why she died. I think she wasn't healthy when I got her.
I appreciate any input, advice, comments. Thanks.
During my research on the net (like I said in my introduction thread) I have many conflicting ideas on the proper care of a Sulcata.
One question I have is humidity. I was told (by the breeder that I bought her from) that baby Sulcata's need more humidity than people think. What I have read elsewhere says to keep their enclosure dry. Do they need humidity? Does anyone know the range of humidity I should keep it at?
Also, how much do they sleep? Mine seems to sleep a lot.
Just for information ...I am keeping her in a 20 gal tank with a 50 watt heat bulb. I also have a Zoo med full spectrum repti-Sun 5.0 lamp for her. (it's too cold here right now to get her outside) Also, the I feed her mustard greens, collard greens, grass I grow myself, and tortoise krunchies from turtlestuff.com. I give her calcium about twice a week. She has a hide house that she spends a lot of time in and a shallow water dish that she visits often.I soak her about 3-4 times a week. Also, the substrate I use it shredded coconut fiber.
I took her to the vet last week because I was concerned because she had bubbles coming from her nose. They gave me a series of injections to give her for respiratory infection. The vet called me yesterday and said they examined the stool sample I took in of hers and that she has pin worms too!! So, I have to take her back today for some med's for that!
I just love her to death. I love watching her. Although she technically isn't mine. She's my 6 year old daughters. (thats how she got the name Sparkles) I do all the work in taking care of her and I just love her. I just want to do the best I can for her. The first one we had died suddenly after only having her for 3 months. I have no idea why she died. I think she wasn't healthy when I got her.
I appreciate any input, advice, comments. Thanks.