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03-07-2011, 03:12 PM
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Sulcata Question
So I finally picked up a little sulcata! She is doing well, eating, drinking, and running around. My question is, Is it better to use a heat pad or heat lamp for the sulcatas? I can do either, but can't seem to find a definite answer on this one? Also, I have Nature Zone tortoise food. Is this ok? Or should I supplement with other things as well? Let me know what you think and any info a newbie sulcata owner should know! I have spent a lot of time on the sulcata-station.org and hopefully have learned a little bit! I deal mostly with snakes but have wanted a tortoise for a while!
Thanks,
Adam!
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03-07-2011, 04:21 PM
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I use a heat lamp. You also must use a UV light. I keep mine on timothy hay, which it munches on quite a bit, and I give it salad (fresh greens and sometimes other veggies). I soak my baby for 10 or 15 minutes every other day.
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03-07-2011, 06:02 PM
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Thank You! I have mine on aspen now is that ok? Where can I get timothy hay? I have a UVB Repti-Glo light on it and keeping the temps around 80F. I will soak her in a little bit. I've tried to leave her alone while she learns her new home. How long should the UV lamp stay on? I have it on a 12hr timer now to simulate night/day but I can change the amount if needed. What kind of calcium is best?
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03-07-2011, 06:18 PM
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I would not keep a tortoise on aspen. You can get timothy hay at PetSmart or at feed stores. The hot spot should be closer to 90 degrees. 12 on/12 off is fine for the lighting. I use Rep Cal without D3 and sprinkle it on the salad a couple times per week.
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03-07-2011, 07:14 PM
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I am at petsmart. I cannot find the Timothy hay but they do have ZooMed Natural Grassland Tortoise Food, it looks ok. Have you tried it?
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03-07-2011, 07:22 PM
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Ok I found the hay! Oxbow brand Timothy hay? They told me it has more minerals...
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03-07-2011, 07:24 PM
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Yeah that sounds about right ;-)
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03-07-2011, 07:34 PM
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Well I hope she appreciates it! They didn't have the Repti cal without D3 so I will check at petco tomorrow! What do you think about the ZooMed tortoise food? Or should I stick to greens? You've been a great help by the way! I upped the temp to 88F.
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03-07-2011, 08:14 PM
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Personally I'd stick to the greens, but do some more research. :-)
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03-08-2011, 11:49 AM
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We keep Sulcatta's in outdoor pens 9 months out of the year. We plant native grasses and encourage weed growth in their pens. Supplemental feed hay comes from a local farm and it's actually an African blend.
The only commercial diet we feed any of our herbivores is Mazuri Chows and this is a portion of their diet and not a staple.
Below is a link to the Austin Herpetological Societies Caresheets which has one for Sucattas.
http://www.austinherpsociety.org/new...aresheets.html
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