New Sulcata hatchling

[Tyler.nofziger]

Hey guys, I bought a Sulcata hatchling yesterday at the national reptile expo. I know it’s early to post, but when we bought him he was very alert, active, and eating. Now he is tucked in with eyes open which I know is a good sign, but it has no food response and during baths he still won’t untuck. Just wondering if anyone has suggestions. Thanks!

 

[TammyJ]

Hi and welcome! You came to the right place for help. Make sure you follow the great advice you will be getting soon, and don't worry about your little one being scared and shy, it's normal as he slowly gets to realise that you are not the enemy!

 

[wellington]

Read the sulcata care sheet and closed chamber threads and adjust everything that you are not doing.

 

[Tom]

Hey guys, I bought a Sulcata hatchling yesterday at the national reptile expo. I know it’s early to post, but when we bought him he was very alert, active, and eating. Now he is tucked in with eyes open which I know is a good sign, but it has no food response and during baths he still won’t untuck. Just wondering if anyone has suggestions. Thanks!

Start here and then look for the sulcata care sheet and heating/lighting breakdown at the bottom.

Info For New People. Please Read This First.

Hello and welcome to tortoiseforum.org! We are all glad you are here! There is no other forum like this anywhere. We have tens of thousands of members from all over the world ranging from kids with their first tortoise to people who have been breeding and keeping high end tortoises since the...

tortoiseforum.org

 

[Yvonne G]

It's called relocation stress. Give him lots of cover and a good hiding place. Then take him out every a.m. and set him in front of the food. It'll take a few days, but he'll come around.

 

[Tyler.nofziger]

It's called relocation stress. Give him lots of cover and a good hiding place. Then take him out every a.m. and set him in front of the food. It'll take a few days, but he'll come around.

Already did this morning! Sorry for posting so quickly! My other torts have always been so eager to explore and eat when in a new place. Thanks guys!