Sulcata tortoise
The sulcata tortoise is relatively large, so I want to keep this kind of tortoise If you keep a ghost as a pet turtle, it is best to prepare a large space for it to move. This kind of turtle is a pure vegetarian turtle, so its feeding cost is relatively low. Is the sulcata tortoise easy to raise? What should you pay attention to when raising this turtle?
First of all, when raising sulcata tortoises, you must pay attention to lighting issues. If there is no direct outdoor sunlight, then a full-spectrum UVB lamp and a heated bulb are a must. Research has found that sulcata tortoises must absorb UVB radiation to produce vitamin D3, and vitamin D3 will promote the use of calcium during the growth of the turtle shell. Therefore, if you want to better raise sulcata tortoises, the lighting conditions must be sufficient.
Secondly, the temperature issue when raising Sulcata tortoises is also critical. A thermometer should be placed in the turtle box to facilitate observation of temperature changes in the turtle box at any time. The temperature in the turtle box can be maintained at about 28-32 degrees Celsius during the day, and it is best to have a basking spot with a temperature of 35-38 degrees Celsius, while the temperature at night can be maintained at 24-26 degrees Celsius.
Third, prepare a turtle box for the sulcata tortoise, and you should use cushion material, which can make it easier for it to dig holes. Research has found that sulcata tortoises living in the wilderness spend most of their time digging holes. In this way, they create a small environment. In such an environment, sulcata tortoises can maintain appropriate humidity stability and maintain appropriate survival. It needs to be moistened. Therefore, good bedding materials are very important for raising such small pets.
Fourth, Sulcata turtles are vegetarians. The food it can eat can be 75% grass, wild grass and alfalfa, and 25% dark green broad-leaf vegetables. For example, radish leaves, mustard greens, kale, endive, watercress, hibiscus leaves and flowers, mulberry leaves, etc.
Finally, the method of raising Sulcata tortoises should also be paid special attention to. You can raise them according to the principle of eating less and more meals, but the feeding methods of sulcata tortoises that do not have symbiotic growth stages should also be different. It is very important to formulate reasonable feeding methods based on the physical development of the tortoise.
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