Baby Sulcata Tortoises/African Spur Thigh Tortoises $60

Austin TX

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Baby Sulcate Tortoises/African Spur Thigh Tortoises - $60 Rehoming These healthy young tortoises were hatched late July 2020 & August 2020. The African Spurred Tortoise (Geochelone sulcate), also called the African Spur Thigh Tortoise, is a species of tortoise which inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert, in northern Africa. It is the third largest species of tortoise in the world and the largest species of mainland tortoise (not found on an island). Life Span: 50+ years Size: Up to 36 Inches long and 100 lbs. when full grown Food / Diet: Your tortoise will need a diet high in fiber and calcium and low in fat and protein from a plant-based source. Hays and dark greens that are pesticide-free should provide three fourths of the diet. The remaining quarter of the diet should include organic romaine lettuce, collard greens, rye grass, clovers. Fruit may be offered as an occasional treat. Another good source of a complete diet is Mazrui Tortoise Food, it has vitamins, minerals, and everything else that your growing tortoise might need to grow up healthy. Feeding Procedures: Each day calcium should be dusted on vegetables should be shopped into small pieces and provided in variety to avoid diseases. Once a week vitamin and mineral supplements should be added to the food to help provide a healthy diet for your tortoise. Or if using Mazrui add water to the mix to help soften the food pellets. This releases an aroma that will draw your tortoises in.