How much should a 1 year old sulcata weigh?

How much should a 1 year old sulcata weigh?

Average One Year Old Sulcata Size You’ll find one year old sulcatas that are the size of baseballs and others footballs. If started corrected with proper housing and diet, a 1 year old sulcata could weigh between 800-1000 grams (1.7 – 2.2 pounds) and measure about 6-8-inches.

What do sulcata tortoises like to eat?

Grasses and hay: Sulcata tortoises NEED access to grasses and hay on which to graze. This is the bulk of their diet (90%) and should be from pesticide- and herbicide-free grass and grass cuttings, cheat grass, clover, edible flowers (nasturtium, geraniums, hibiscus, rose petals) and shrubs.

How big does a one year old sulcata tortoise get?

If you have no one to ask, or if no one has a clue, you can guess at the age of your sulcata tortoise based on the size. But, you want to keep in mind that sulcatas grow at different paces. A one year old sulcata could easily weigh three pounds, but it could also weigh a half a pound.

What do the rings on a tortoise mean?

Count the rings. Some people claim that counting the rings on a tortoise is about like counting the rings on a tree. The larger sections of growth equal a year. But, this isn’t necessarily true. The “rings”on a tortoise, mark periods of growth.

Where can I find out how old my tortoise is?

Well, if you purchased your tortoise as a hatchling from a breeder, the breeder would be the best source to find out how old your tortoise is. If you adopted your tortoise, the previous owners MAY have told the rescue how old the tortoise is.

What makes a tortoise look older than it is?

A tortoise with a shell condition, like dents, scarring, missing scutes, etc., may appear to be much older. No matter how good your vet is, he may age the tortoise younger or older than it really is. Appearance isn’t always a factor on age.

Are there any baby Sulcata tortoises for sale?

Growing quickly and producing a high quantity of eggs per clutch, a baby Sulcata tortoise is also affordable. When compared to other species of baby tortoises for sale, the Sulcata is usually less expensive. Here at Tortoise Town, we’ve got some beautiful captive-bred African Sulcata tortoise hatchlings for sale.

How much food can A sulcata tortoise eat?

Young juvenile sulcatas can eat about a cup of food a day. If you feed tortoise pellets, like Mazuri Tortoise Diet or Zoo Med Grassland diet, only offer 1-4% of the tortoise’s body weight.

What kind of humidity does A sulcata tortoise need?

Humidity is a huge part of raising a healthy baby Sulcata tortoise for sale. Baby Sulcata for sale require higher humidity as a rule of thumb when compared to adults. Not only is humidity responsible for proper shell growth and overall appearance, but it is also pivotal for survival.

How often should you bathe A sulcata tortoise?

Always provide your baby Sulcata tortoise ample access to water. Soaking your tortoise daily should be done every day until 24 months of age for 5-10 minutes OR until your tortoise poops. Whichever comes first ends the bath time! Be sure to use VERY shallow water. Even 15 seconds in deep water will kill your new tortoise quickly!