He is in timothy hay with UBB light on 12 hours a day. We let him outside for not even an hour a day when the weather is warm. he has barely grown any since we got him 2 years ago. What do I do?
2006-11-24 05:47:41 · 6 answers · asked by Gt tennis 09 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
u need to give him seteroids
2006-11-27 14:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sulcatas don't grow quickly, so as long as he's active and alert and he's getting what he needs, he's probably fine. Just make sure he's not acting sluggish. A couple suggestions:
I know you have a UVB light, which is good, but you might consider adding a heat lamp as well. Sulcatas prefer temperatures warmer than the average household (75-85 degrees). Keep the heat lamp on one side of the enclosure (make sure his habitat is PLENTY big), so your tortoise can regulate his temperature by moving closer or farther from the heat source. And you can keep the lights on for a couple more hours a day.
As long as the weather is warm (again, at least 75 degrees) and the sun is out, try letting him outdoors more often. When the weather is nice, our tortoises stay outside all day. They really love it!
Also, you didn't mention what you're feeding him. A varied diet is extremely important. Be sure you're providing a mix of veggies and fruits. Play around and see what he likes. Typically, the darker the veggie, the more nutritious it is (example: squash has more vitamins than just lettuce). Also, rose of sharon flowers are always a huge hit.
2006-11-24 14:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by gryffin218 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you are feeding him. They don't grow so much between 2 and 6 years. what kind of enclosure do you have him in are you giving him dark greens or dog food or fruit . it will grow.
there is a web site sulcata station it is informative. I have a two year old female in a 20 x30 glass enclosure while its cold and I don't anticipate much growth until it gets warmer and she is outside a little more active
2006-11-24 14:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by emtjen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the ideas at http://www.sulcata-station.org
This is a space-loving, sun-loving, heat-loving, humidity-hating species that has very specific needs- dietary and otherwise.
Review the cares and diet suggested at the above site and see how they align with what you are doing.
2006-11-24 22:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tortoise grow slowly and live a long time but, they grow faster when they are 3 to 5 years . you need to make sure it has lots of food and water it can eat all day long
2006-11-24 15:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by larlonewolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a bigger enviroment that he can stay in all of the time they grow to their habbitat
2006-11-24 14:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋