weight issue I think

[rubbermate]

how much should my 4 yr old sulcata weigh last time weighed about 2 months ago he was 13 lbs is that normal or to small heres a pic of goliath

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums...cket/939c1f1d-ddb6-4cb4-94c7-eca95af0c995.jpg

 

[jackrat]

Other than some pyramiding,he looks in good shape. I'm not a sulcata expert,butthat sounds like a good weight.

 

[rubbermate]

ya im trying to streighten out the damage caused by my ex who has had him the last 2 yrs since we broke up he finally gave him back to me. iv had to do some major changes with the way he was being cared for. my ex was only feeding him romaine lettuse and takeing him outside only once in a while other then that he was getting nothin else he was lucky to get water couple times a month in the tub and no access to water in his encloser. even thou im still learning about sulcatas im trying my hardest to get him the proper care

 

[dmarcus]

I think its a great weight, and once he gets larger those small pyramids will look like tiny bumps...

 

[AnthonyC]

He's a good lookin' fella! Glad you got 'em back!!

 

[Tom]

That is a good weight for a 4 year old.

I think he is going to be just fine with you.

 

[rubbermate]

thanks guys for your input. iim sorry im asking so many questions I just want to make sure im giveing the best care I can. does anyone have a website where I can order some good bedding for him or is there any types of bedding I can get at like home depots soil section right now he's sleeping in a alfalfa with pine shaveings mix and I want him out of the pine shaveings

 

[Laura]

do you have dirt? that works.. No pine.. or cedar

 

[rubbermate]

I can get dirt would organic potting soil work?

 

[RogerTheTortoise]

I'm glad you got him back!!
I use coco coir! If you get the bricks at the pet store and soak them for a few hrs it's equivalent to 3 bags for like 1/3 the price. Roger loves it! And it holds humidity really well.

 

[Tom]

I don't know where in the country you are but try cypress mulch or orchid bark from the hardware store. I found this stuff at Lowes, here in Southern CA. Don't know if they still carry it.

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