Is it possible to keep a sulcata tortoise outside?
Sulcatas can be housed outdoors only if they are provided dry, heated housing into which they will retire at night and during inclement weather. If they will not come out and go in on their own, they will have to be directed or physically moved.
Why does my tortoise not move its back legs?
Malfunctioning back legs can be indicative of a number of possible ailments: Constipation – if the tortoise is struggling to pass droppings it can put pressure on his insides leading the impeded movement of the back legs.
What kind of skin does A sulcata tortoise have?
The gulars on the plastron (the marginal scales just under the neck) are deeply forked; the anal scutes are also deeply divided. The skin on the legs is well blended into the shell color. Well-defined spurs, which serve no observable function, are present on the back of the rear legs.
How can you tell if a tortoise is Dead or Alive?
Because of the shell, it can be very difficult to tell if a tortoise or turtle is dead or alive. Dead tortoises usually have the head and all four legs outside the shell. They often appear limp, and feel limp when you touch them. Eyes may be sunken, but that can also be a sign of dehydration in a living tortoise.
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.
Why is my tortoise not moving at all?
I checked on my tortoise today, and she doesn’t seem to be moving. She has lighting, water, food, everything. I didn’t heat over the night because I read that as long as the temperature was over 62, it was fine. I did the previous nights though.
What should I do to help my sulcata tortoise?
What should I do to help my Sulcata tortoise. He was cold in He was cold in a freak cold spell we had. We did put a heat lamp on him during this time. He is large. Maybe 100 pounds. He hasn’t come out of his den … read more
What kind of weeds do Sulcata tortoises like?
Safe weeds for sulcatas: 1 Cats ear 2 Chia 3 Chick weed 4 Clovers 5 Dandelion weeds 6 Geranium 7 Mallow 8 Moringa 9 Nettles 10 Plantains (Broadleaf and Narrow Leaf)
