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Baby Sulcata Tortoise

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Description

Common Name: Sulcata or "Spur-Thigh" Tortoise
Scientific Name: Geochelone Sulcata
Current Size: 2-2.5"
Average Adult Size: 22-32" (males larger)
Area of Origin: North/Central Africa

Description: Sandy beige color almost throughout their body, head and legs. Some will develop a darker "honey" color. Aggressive spikes on their front legs help them to dig and prevent being pulled out of their burrows backwards (which is nearly impossible to do). The "spurs" on their rear thighs between the tail and legs give them their "spur-thigh tortoise" name.

Habitat: Hot, dry climates. They can handle variable amounts of humidity in captivity, but naturally are from lower humidity areas. They do not hibernate, but will go through a winter slow down period during cooler weather and shortened daylengths. As adults, they can safely handle body temperatures as low as 45 degrees at night as long as they are able to heat up into the 70's during the day. Summer highs up to 120 degrees can be tolerated as long as there is a cooler, shaded retreat the tortoise can get into. Dampness is not a problem in high temperatures (a cool mud hole on a hot day), but in cooler weather the tortoises should be kept dry. As babies, these tortoises spend almost all their time in washes, marshy areas, and underground in burrows, giving them a much more humid and moist environment than you picture the Sahara desert to be. 

Diet: This tortoise is naturally a grazer, and will wander about nibbling on grass the majority of its natural life. In captivity, sulcata tortoises will graze on grasses as well as leafy weeds and clover (dandelions are a favorite). As babies, we focus more on feeding them a wide mix of leafy greens (spring mix), since they have a harder time eating the more tough grass. Vegetables can be added to the diet for variety, but a focus should be on leafy greens and grasses. Fruit should generally be avoided.

Adult Behavior: Adult sulcata tortoises are interactive and curious tortoises. They can be aggressive towards eachother, particularly when two similar-sized adult males are housed together. Over time (and with careful watching by the owner), they usually develop a hierarchy and smaller males will assume a submissive role. Sulcatas are not aggressive towards people. They can be damaging to their environment, digging deep burrows to stay warm or cool if no shelter is provided. Most sulcatas will eagerly come to their keepers looking for food once they are comfortable in their environments. They can get impatient in small areas, so this is not a tortoise for the keeper looking for something that doesn't need space. When an enclosure is properly built for the tortoise, they are very enjoyable animals to keep.

Our Current Care: During cooler weather or indoors, these tortoises are kept indoors on a cypress substrate kept mostly dry with a humid hidebox that they can get into at night. Temperatures in the room fluctuate between 65 at night up to 85-90 during the day, but we keep the hidebox heated to around 80 at night with a red bulb placed overhead. Diet consists of spring mix on a daily basis, with moistened Mazuri tortoise diet mixed into the spring mix a few times a week. We sprinkle the food lightly with a calcium supplement 2 or 3 times a week. The tortoises are removed from their enclosure and soaked in a separate 1/4" deep pan of warm water generally 3 days a week for 30 minutes each time. Being a desert tortoise, they should have intense lighting, and they need lights on during the day and off at night to maintain a normal day/night cycle. We use full spectrum UVB lights, which we suggest for the growth of pretty, healthy tortoises, and use spot bulbs in a small part of the enclosure to give them a "hot spot" around 100 degrees that they can get into if they want to warm up.

For more detailed information, Click Here to see the article we prepared for Reptiles Magazine Fauna Top Sites

 

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  1. Total Quality Tortoise Service

    Posted by J.C. from Fort Myers, Florida on 14th Dec 2011

    I have to say that I was very impressed with the overall experience of purchasing a baby Sulcata tortoise from Tortoise Supplies.I just received my baby tortoise this morning after getting excellent overnight shipping as advertised.The great packaging ensured a safe trip for the baby tortoise from Las Vegas to Florida.After carefully opening the small box, I proceeded to dip the baby tortoise in lukewarm water which brought him to life immediately.Within the hour the little one was feeding and wandering all over his new enclosure.My stepsons love it! What quick service, great price, and lightning fast delivery.Thank you for the early Christmas present!

  2. VERY GOOD GIFT

    Posted by Andrew Hache on 29th Nov 2011

    Just got a sulcata tortoise for my b day and she is so cute!!!!

  3. BEST TORTOISES YOU WILL FIND

    Posted by Unknown on 25th Oct 2011

    im getting one for my moms b-day tomorrow and it is just in time for it to come in now tyler had all the patience with me and help because i pressed the ground shipping instead of overnight and cant wait to see it. i made a great choice getting one from you and will buy again thanks.

  4. The greatest gift

    Posted by Jennifer Toland on 4th Oct 2011

    We got a sulcata in feb of 09 he is getting big healthy and my 4 children and I love him more than anything...we are even considering getting another. We highly recommend going threw tortoise supply to get your tortoise! Thank you guys

  5. My First Pet

    Posted by Robbie on 19th Sep 2011

    I recieved my tortoise a day late, but that was only because of the hurrican in my area. I love my little Doozie and am looking forward to buying him a new friend. This site is very good and the prices beat all other sites I have been to(pet stores near me dont sell tortoises).

  6. Baby Bowser my Sulcata!

    Posted by Amber on 10th Sep 2011

    he arrived at around 10am today!He was a bit slow to start but is now enjoying his home and roaming around :) He is such a cute little guy thank you Tyler! I was a bit worried about online purchase of live animals but my tortoise arrived in the best of health from Las Vegas to Texas!Highly recommended!

  7. Arrived at 9:00 a.m. this morning.

    Posted by Billy T. from Houston on 21st Jun 2011

    Baby sulcatas arrived today. They are awsome,active,and exploring their new home. I cant wait for them to grow. I saw one one last year on the koi pond tour in Houston and just had to have one then two then three. This company was great to deal with and very helpful. I will definately do business here again. Thanks Tyler.

  8. cant wait

    Posted by Unknown on 15th May 2011

    i cant wait to get one im 12 years old and i realy want one my mom said i can get one if i clean my room and save enough money i already have $67

  9. Tyler Stewart needs recognition!! A++++

    Posted by Greg on 3rd May 2011

    I got my baby sulcata on the 25 of April. He was delivered in perfect health and condition. I've done extensive research on different breeders throughout the U.S and Tyler has come up #1 every time! You can tell he's not in it to become rich, but rather his love for tortoises... I compared his prices on everything, even the products he sells, he was by far the cheapest yet, even cheaper than ebay. His customer support is fantastic, couldn't ask for any better of a breeder!

    Tyler, thanks again for all your help!

  10. Healthy, Active and Beautiful

    Posted by Lisa S on 26th Apr 2011

    I was so worried the day my sulcata was to arrive it was cold and rainy. He was cold when I opened the box and quickly put him under the warming bulb within 3 minutes he was running all over the aquarium and was so small and beautiful. He is friendly and will leave his head out and let me rub his neck. When I sit next to the tank he will come to the side and wait for me to talk and play with him. Awesome service, beautiful healthy turtle. Thank You I love my turtles.

  11. Thank you so much!

    Posted by Crystal R. on 20th Apr 2011

    We recieved our baby Sulcata yesterday and he is the most active, fun little guy I have ever seen. My son was so happy he cried! Thank you for making my son's birthday one of the best he has had! I will diffently tell my friends about your website! Thanks agian!

  12. soooooo exited to get a new freind.

    Posted by Lola on 4th Apr 2011

    i would like to get one sooooo bad. there at a really good price my other turtles cost about 200. i just cant wait to get one but i have to save up money. im so exited.yaaaaaaaaa!

  13. gettin one!

    Posted by Unknown on 7th Mar 2011

    im trying to decide what kind of tortoise to get. a sulcata is my first choice cant wait! im surprised that hes only 75, usualy see them for 150 so great deal!

  14. MY NEW BEST FRIEND

    Posted by Emaud on 23rd Dec 2010

    i was so excited for my lil sulcata to arive in the mail but once he came he was very healthy, a little tired but i expected that. he was so much smaller than i thought he would actually be! If anyone wants a tortoie this is one of the best

  15. Best pet ever

    Posted by Unknown on 9th Nov 2010

    I got a sulcata tortoise and it is the best pet I have ever had. His name is spike he is active and eats like he hasn't eat'n in weeks I lov him

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