Red foots & sulcata

[ForeignLuxuries]

I know my red foots have pyramiding going on but I'm on top of it... At first I thought they were Egyptian! Jp lol

And then there's my heavy duty sulcata!

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[mainey34]

Hello and welcome...yes they do...so does your sulcata...what is their diet? And do you provide humidity?

 

[ForeignLuxuries]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Hello and welcome...yes they do...so does your sulcata...what is their diet? And do you provide humidity?

I spray the substrate daily which has chips of wood inside to keep the humidity levels high. What do you suggest? It's hard to keep it humid because their enclosure is not sealed.

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I spray the substrate daily which has chips of wood inside to keep the humidity levels high. What do you suggest? It's hard to keep it humid because their enclosure is not sealed.

Also I feed them lettuce fruits vegetables. I ordered some mazuri for my sulcata so I'm planning on giving them some also.

 

[theelectraco]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

I spray the substrate daily which has chips of wood inside to keep the humidity levels high. What do you suggest? It's hard to keep it humid because their enclosure is not sealed.

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Also I feed them lettuce fruits vegetables. I ordered some mazuri for my sulcata so I'm planning on giving them some also.

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Could you describe their enclosure? Creating a closed chamber enclosure will keep your humidity levels high for your Redfoots. What specific fruits and vegetables are you using, and for which tortoises, since their diets vary quite a bit.

 

[mainey34]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Hello and welcome...yes they do...so does your sulcata...what is their diet? And do you provide humidity?

I spray the substrate daily which has chips of wood inside to keep the humidity levels high. What do you suggest? It's hard to keep it humid because their enclosure is not sealed.

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I spray the substrate daily which has chips of wood inside to keep the humidity levels high. What do you suggest? It's hard to keep it humid because their enclosure is not sealed.

Also I feed them lettuce fruits vegetables. I ordered some mazuri for my sulcata so I'm planning on giving them some also.

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Do you know what the humidity is? Are they kept indoors or outdoors? What kind of lettuce? Reg. Head lettuce? What kind of fruits? What else if anything are you feeding your sulcata?

 

[theelectraco]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Your Redfoots substrate looks a little dry in some of the pictures, keeping it moist will help a little. What sources of UVB are you using? The Redfoots pyramiding is pretty severe, there's nothing you can do for it now, but I would still modify the enclosure to get the temps and humidity at what they are suppose to be.

 

[ForeignLuxuries]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Your Redfoots substrate looks a little dry in some of the pictures, keeping it moist will help a little. What sources of UVB are you using? The Redfoots pyramiding is pretty severe, there's nothing you can do for it now, but I would still modify the enclosure to get the temps and humidity at what they are suppose to be.

I understand that my red foots are still growing. If I take actions now is there any chance that the pyramiding will get better as they grow bigger?

 

[theelectraco]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

How big are they? It's not going to get better but with proper husbandry you can stop it from continuing to worsen. The pyramids won't be as predominant and noticeable once they grow a few inches.

 

[mainey34]

As i must have done with both my sulcata and my redfoot who both came to me with pyramiding...and this is whai i myself have done and seems to be working quite well, my sulcata is growing pretty smooth now and my redfoot is showing a little bit of change, but its only been 3 months or so...ive made sure they have a good diet with plenty of greens. Make sure they have at least 70% humidity when in their enclosures. I soak them daily. And they get natural sunshine daily. This works for me...

 

[ForeignLuxuries]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Size1234

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How big are they? It's not going to get better but with proper husbandry you can stop it from continuing to worsen. The pyramids won't be as predominant and noticeable once they grow a few inches.

Just posted a pix for the size.

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How big are they? It's not going to get better but with proper husbandry you can stop it from continuing to worsen. The pyramids won't be as predominant and noticeable once they grow a few inches.

Pix posted!

 

[theelectraco]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

They still have a lot of growing to do so with proper care you can hopefully stop the pyramiding, and as they grow it will be less noticeable. What are your UVB sources for both enclosures?

 

[mainey34]

One of them looks like it has some issues with possible MBD...you need to make sure you feed calcium enriched greens. Plenty of sunshine and cuttle bone. Have you made an appt with a vet yet? I suggest you do. There may be underlying problems like kidney issues...

 

[ForeignLuxuries]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

One of them looks like it has some issues with possible MBD...you need to make sure you feed calcium enriched greens. Plenty of sunshine and cuttle bone. Have you made an appt with a vet yet? I suggest you do. There may be underlying problems like kidney issues...

Ya, it's not that extreme. These guys climb over themselves, flip themselves back over and they are always active. They eat and **** all day. I took them to the vet about 4 months ago she said they were fine other then the pyramiding. I'm going to make a couple of changes and they will be just fine.

 

[theelectraco]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Ya, it's not that extreme. These guys climb over themselves, flip themselves back over and they are always active. They eat and **** all day. I took them to the vet about 4 months ago she said they were fine other then the pyramiding. I'm going to make a couple of changes and they will be just fine.

I've already asked twice and nothing was answered, what source of UVB are you using? Your enclosures didn't seem to have too many light fixtures, so unless they are MVP I'm assuming there isn't one?

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I've already asked twice and nothing was answered, what source of UVB are you using? Your enclosures didn't seem to have too many light fixtures, so unless they are MVP I'm assuming there isn't one?

MVB *

 

[ForeignLuxuries]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

I've already asked twice and nothing was answered, what source of UVB are you using? Your enclosures didn't seem to have too many light fixtures, so unless they are MVP I'm assuming there isn't one?

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MVB *

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PowerSun UV 160w is what I'm using

 

[theelectraco]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Okay, thanks for clarifying. I would also do what mainey34 suggested and start giving them daily natural sunlight when the temps are right outside.

 

[mainey34]

Might i ask what changes you are going to make ?

 

[ForeignLuxuries]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Might i ask what changes you are going to make ?

I'm going to make them something nice. I'll post up pictures when I finish. I'm going to add a fogger and much more.

 

[mainey34]

Im glad to hear that. What about diet?

 

[ForeignLuxuries]

RE: Red foots & sulcata

Im glad to hear that. What about diet?

I just got 25lbs of Mazuri shipped to me. Along with mixed dark greens.