Title: Sulcata Care Sheet
1Sulcata Care Sheet
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2The diversity in animal species is both
interesting and complicated at the same time.
While some of them can be domesticated easily at
home, some need special care, like we care for
infants, due to their complex physiology,
ecosystem and geographic limitations. African
Spurred, herbivorous tortoise falls in this list.
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3- As they as herbivorous, yet can take animal
protein, it is strongly advised to avoid it to
reduce the risk of kidney failure, growth spurs
and early deaths - Goitrogenic vegetables are not so ideal as well
due to risks of goiter, kidney stones and
hyperthyroidism in these tortoises. EgSpinach,
parsley, carrots and collards - Â
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4- An ideal diet should consist of about 90
percentage of green leafy vegetables, like grass
hay, edible flowers, romaine like lettuce,
escarole, chard, pumpkin, turnips sow thistle, to
name a few - Since these tortoises come from the semi dessert
habitats with less food, it is not recommended to
feed them every day after they have turned one
year.3 times a week is enough.
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5- Look out for watery feces, nasal discharge,
watery eyes, gasping, forced exhalation. These
are signs of illness and may require antibiotic
therapy - Keep it warm, around 29 to 40 degree Celsius
during the day and not more than 26 in the night.
During winters extra care should be taken to keep
their housing dry and warm
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6- Make sure they have access to clean water at all
times. Young tortoises should be put in a warm
water at least one every fortnight to avoid
dehydration and elimination of body wastes. - As these tortoises are quite strong and like to
move around, make sure their premises is secured
and not accessible to kids ,other domestic
animals (unless supervised), vehicles and garbage.
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