alieshamacd
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Hey guys!
I have got a Sulcata tortoise in August! It is now about one Year old, and named Reggie!
I am terrified that his enclosure is not good enough because of how dry it gets in the winter - I pour water in his substrate twice a day, and bathe him regularly.
However, because I am in Canada, it is chilly and I keep a heater on to keep the air warm. The heater produces dry heat, and I always find Reggies substrate fairly dry, despite my efforts. I also feel like his skin is always dry, until I soak him of course. Is that good enough? Or should I be doing more? Is it going to affect his health?
Also, I grow his food in a container under the table his enclosure is on, and he seems to have no interest in eating grass or hay, only leaves and flowers, as well as some Kale or Arugula occassionally (and pumpkin with some crushed calcium mixed in every two weeks). Is that normal?
Because I am a new Sulcata owner, I am scared that I am just not doing this stuff right. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions? I have read quite a few threads that have been posted for new Sulcata owners and the more I read the more confused and worried I get. I really want Reggie to be healthy and happy!
I have got a Sulcata tortoise in August! It is now about one Year old, and named Reggie!
I am terrified that his enclosure is not good enough because of how dry it gets in the winter - I pour water in his substrate twice a day, and bathe him regularly.
However, because I am in Canada, it is chilly and I keep a heater on to keep the air warm. The heater produces dry heat, and I always find Reggies substrate fairly dry, despite my efforts. I also feel like his skin is always dry, until I soak him of course. Is that good enough? Or should I be doing more? Is it going to affect his health?
Also, I grow his food in a container under the table his enclosure is on, and he seems to have no interest in eating grass or hay, only leaves and flowers, as well as some Kale or Arugula occassionally (and pumpkin with some crushed calcium mixed in every two weeks). Is that normal?
Because I am a new Sulcata owner, I am scared that I am just not doing this stuff right. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions? I have read quite a few threads that have been posted for new Sulcata owners and the more I read the more confused and worried I get. I really want Reggie to be healthy and happy!
. I totally agree with above post, you need to bump up the humidity, your tort is already starting to pyramid. Enclosing the enclosure will help you out a lot. Please read Toms threads below in my post for help in the proper raising of your cute little sully. Btw, the pyramiding is mostly cosmetic, will hardly be noticeable when larger if you get the humidity up now and get him growing in smooth.
