New baby salcata tortoise

[McKinzie.sulcataLIFE]

So I recently got my first baby tortoise after doing lots of research and finally found some babys. I asked the person who was selling what stuff they used and recommend for them and she told me to get a certain bedding after buying I wanted to be safe a look up if it was toxic or not and to my surprise is was. I asked her about water bowls ect. and she said no waters ever and after all my research I found that you are supposed to have water bowls for these guys. I'm a little confused, can someone help me out?

 

[Warren]

So I recently got my first baby tortoise after doing lots of research and finally found some babys. I asked the person who was selling what stuff they used and recommend for them and she told me to get a certain bedding after buying I wanted to be safe a look up if it was toxic or not and to my surprise is was. I asked her about water bowls ect. and she said no waters ever and after all my research I found that you are supposed to have water bowls for these guys. I'm a little confused, can someone help me out?

Hello and welcome, you have come to the right place for information. I'm sure Tom will give you all the correct information you need as soon as he sees this post.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Im guessing its a sulcata?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0

It's been three years since the original care sheet, http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-63788.html , and I think its time for a review and an update. A lot of new info has come to light over the last three years and new insight has been gained through numerous experiences. What follows is my...

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[Chubbs the tegu]

Read this its really good info. And welcome to TFO

 

[Tom]

So I recently got my first baby tortoise after doing lots of research and finally found some babys. I asked the person who was selling what stuff they used and recommend for them and she told me to get a certain bedding after buying I wanted to be safe a look up if it was toxic or not and to my surprise is was. I asked her about water bowls ect. and she said no waters ever and after all my research I found that you are supposed to have water bowls for these guys. I'm a little confused, can someone help me out?

Did you already buy from that breeder? If yes, just be prepared that your baby might not survive. Try your best. Some survive the dry routine and some don't. No amount of money or vet care can change this. Here is an explanation of what happens with the dry routine:

"Hatchling Failure Syndrome"

I've heard this term for many years and I don't like it. Its a way to excuse our ignorance and failure. I will agree that an occasional hatchling is born that is just not going to make it no matter what anybody does, but MOST of them, if they make it full term and hatch, SHOULD survive and...

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By contrast, here is how babies SHOULD be started:

How To Incubate Eggs And Start Hatchlings

I put my eggs in a plastic shoe box with a lid on it and put the shoe box in the incubator. You can drill a couple of very small holes around the top of the container, but not on the lid. I use vermiculite as an incubation media. I mix it in a 1 : 1 ratio with water by weight for Sulcatas and...

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Here is the correct care info to give your baby the best chance at survival:

Beginner Mistakes

To comment on Tom's article, go here: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-split-Beginner-Mistakes#axzz1tG8s05M5 Over the years many of us, myself included, have made many of these mistakes, and we have certainly seen them made many times by others. With springtime upon us and many new...

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How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0

It's been three years since the original care sheet, http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-63788.html , and I think its time for a review and an update. A lot of new info has come to light over the last three years and new insight has been gained through numerous experiences. What follows is my...

tortoiseforum.org

For Those Who Have a Young Sulcata...

Over and over I type up and answer diet questions and try to get people feeding the right stuff, but I find that the "norm" is grocery store food. Grocery store food is expensive, a hassle to obtain, and very low on the list of what is best for sulcatas. These tortoises are GRASS eaters. From...

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Read these threads and then come back with all your questions. Its a lot to take in.

 

[Yvonne G]

So I recently got my first baby tortoise after doing lots of research and finally found some babys. I asked the person who was selling what stuff they used and recommend for them and she told me to get a certain bedding after buying I wanted to be safe a look up if it was toxic or not and to my surprise is was. I asked her about water bowls ect. and she said no waters ever and after all my research I found that you are supposed to have water bowls for these guys. I'm a little confused, can someone help me out?

Sounds like you bought your new baby sulcata from someone who has jumped on the let's-get-a-pair-of-sulcatas-and-make-some-easy-money bandwagon. They know nothing about raising baby sulcatas and have given you bad advice. Don't pay attention to anything they told you. Here's a link to a wonderful care sheet and gives you what you need to know to raise a healthy baby sulcata:

How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0

It's been three years since the original care sheet, http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-63788.html , and I think its time for a review and an update. A lot of new info has come to light over the last three years and new insight has been gained through numerous experiences. What follows is my...

tortoiseforum.org