How old can a sulcata tortoise live?
70 years
Sulcata tortoises in captivity can live an upwards of 70 years. Feeding: Sulcata tortoises are veracious eaters, and are constantly grazing. A majority of their diet should be fresh grasses and hay; treats can include: mulberry leaves, hibiscus flowers and leaves, and grape leaves.
How old do Sulcata tortoises live to be?
Sometimes, sulcatas will reach this size within 5-10 years. It’s not uncommon to find a 15 pound 2-3 year old sulcata tortoise. Raised on a high-fiber diet with proper environments, sulcata tortoises can live up to and over 70 years.
How often should you bathe A sulcata tortoise?
Baby and juvenile sulcata tortoises tend to dry out much quicker than larger, more established tortoises. Because of this, I soak baby sulcata tortoises in shallow, warm water up to three times a week, for 10 to 15 minutes, whether they’re housed outdoors or indoors. Photo Credit: Tyler Stewart Year old sulcata tortoise in its burrow.
Why do Sulcata tortoises need a humid environment?
All of our baby sulcata tortoises raised indoors have access to a humid hiding area where they can snuggle in and get a dose of humidity, much like they would in a natural burrow. This humid microclimate helps their shells to grow smoothly and helps in keeping the tortoise hydrated.
What should I Feed my Baby sulcata tortoise?
Baby and smaller sulcatas have a harder time eating the tougher grass and hay because of their less powerful jaws. We also use spring mixes (particularly with baby sulcata tortoises), which have several leafy ingredients in them, and we supplement with kale, collard greens, turnip greens and any of the darker lettuce types.
Sometimes, sulcatas will reach this size within 5-10 years. It’s not uncommon to find a 15 pound 2-3 year old sulcata tortoise. Raised on a high-fiber diet with proper environments, sulcata tortoises can live up to and over 70 years.
Baby and juvenile sulcata tortoises tend to dry out much quicker than larger, more established tortoises. Because of this, I soak baby sulcata tortoises in shallow, warm water up to three times a week, for 10 to 15 minutes, whether they’re housed outdoors or indoors. Photo Credit: Tyler Stewart Year old sulcata tortoise in its burrow.
What should the temperature be in A sulcata tortoise enclosure?
The ambient temperature in the rest of the enclosure should be around 80 – 90-degrees Fahrenheit. Night temperatures should not dip below 70-degrees. Tortoises need UV lighting. Natural sunshine is best, but when setting up an indoor sulcata enclosure, use an artificial UV bulb or UV tube. Sulcata tortoises are primarily grass eaters.
Baby and smaller sulcatas have a harder time eating the tougher grass and hay because of their less powerful jaws. We also use spring mixes (particularly with baby sulcata tortoises), which have several leafy ingredients in them, and we supplement with kale, collard greens, turnip greens and any of the darker lettuce types.
How much does a 10 year old Sulcata weigh?
Whereas by the time they are 5 years of age, they will likely weight around 12-15 pounds….How Fast Does A Sulcata Tortoise Grow?
| Age | Weight | Length (Inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Months | 78 grams | 3″ |
| 3 Years, 7 Months | 4.6 pounds | 10″ |
| 4 Years, 9 Months | 8.4 pounds | 10.5″ |
| 6 Years, 12 Months | 17.4 pounds | 14″ |
How heavy can Sulcata tortoises get?
Sulcata tortoises are big, slow, and tough survivalists. Adults average 18 inches in shell length and 70 to 100 pounds in weight, but specimens reaching two to three feet in length and upwards of 150 pounds aren’t uncommon.
