I can't tell if that's Trey or Tuck...but he sure looks good! Nice work buddy! I was just gonna call you today or tomorrow to find out how the burrows were working! BTW, I saw one of your other posts...that is GARGANTUA in your avatar!
DeanS said:I can't tell if that's Trey or Tuck...but he sure looks good! Nice work buddy! I was just gonna call you today or tomorrow to find out how the burrows were working! BTW, I saw one of your other posts...that is GARGANTUA in your avatar!
RedfootsRule said:http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/pyramiding.html
Has anyone else read this?
Seems humidity and hydration are not the only effect on pyramiding - more of a treat the symptoms type deal. Everyone seems to use the argument with semi-arid species that they have "humid burrows of 80-90%" in the wild. Well, in this article, they actually TESTED that theory in the wild and...Well, see for yourself!
Not to argue with you Tom. What you have done here is fantastic - humidity and hydration are definitely a huge role in pyramiding - I just hope people understand dryness is not the only culprit.
RedfootsRule said:http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/pyramiding.html
Has anyone else read this?
Seems humidity and hydration are not the only effect on pyramiding - more of a treat the symptoms type deal. Everyone seems to use the argument with semi-arid species that they have "humid burrows of 80-90%" in the wild. Well, in this article, they actually TESTED that theory in the wild and...Well, see for yourself!
Not to argue with you Tom. What you have done here is fantastic - humidity and hydration are definitely a huge role in pyramiding - I just hope people understand dryness is not the only culprit.
surie_the_tortoise said:is there a set amount of food you feed your sulcata (say 1 cup daily as an example)? for the record im a big believer in the humidity concept . just curious if you had them on a set amounth for ages. also whats your thoughts on mazuri being fed to sulcata?
RedfootsRule said:Tom, I was thinking about chersina angulata today, and it made me wonder...How do we stop pyramiding with them? Humidity is said to be their absolutely worst enemy...q
Tom said:We've had some cold rainy weather lately. Tuck and Trey have been hiding out in their warm underground "burrow". I caught them above ground doing some grazing today. I have not weighed them for a while, but they are around 12" now.
Wow. I love this thread and the results.Tom said:We've had some cold rainy weather lately. Tuck and Trey have been hiding out in their warm underground "burrow". I caught them above ground doing some grazing today. I have not weighed them for a while, but they are around 12" now.
I don't know why some authors missed this important study? The following research is one of the must read articles regarding humidity and water balance:RedfootsRule said:http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/pyramiding.html
Has anyone else read this?
Seems humidity and hydration are not the only effect on pyramiding - more of a treat the symptoms type deal. Everyone seems to use the argument with semi-arid species that they have "humid burrows of 80-90%" in the wild. Well, in this article, they actually TESTED that theory in the wild and...Well, see for yourself!
Not to argue with you Tom. What you have done here is fantastic - humidity and hydration are definitely a huge role in pyramiding - I just hope people understand dryness is not the only culprit.
Love4tortoises said:I know all Sulcata's grow at different rates, but in your opinion, how much should they weigh at about 6 months?
I purchased my sulcata from a pet store in November and dont know its birth date. As of February 16th, 2013 he weighed 55 grams and is about 2.5 inches in length. Does this sound like he is growing or should he weigh more by now? I feel like all the other readings I have seen the torts weigh more by now...
Any helpful info on growth rates would be great! I want to make sure that he is growing at a healthy rate!!
Thank you, Tom!
Tom said:Love4tortoises said:I know all Sulcata's grow at different rates, but in your opinion, how much should they weigh at about 6 months?
I purchased my sulcata from a pet store in November and dont know its birth date. As of February 16th, 2013 he weighed 55 grams and is about 2.5 inches in length. Does this sound like he is growing or should he weigh more by now? I feel like all the other readings I have seen the torts weigh more by now...
Any helpful info on growth rates would be great! I want to make sure that he is growing at a healthy rate!!
Thank you, Tom!
Your weight sounds fine for a 3.5 month old. Steady growth is what you are after and you've got it. They start at around 35 grams. Make sure your temps are good, day and night, and feed that little bugger. Don't worry. He'll be giant soon enough.
Do you feed Mazuri? Its a good food as part of a varied diet for young ones. Helps them put on some size and get past that delicate baby stage sooner.