Product Description
Sulcata tortoises, also called African spurred tortoises, originally came from hottest and driest regions of Northern Africa. Their importation ended in 2000, so nearly all available animals are captive born here in the US. Breeders now produce this species readily, and well started juvenile Sulcattas are relatively easy to work with. This species does best when kept in low humidity, but juveniles need more moisture and we soak ours two or three times each week in warm shallow water until they reach 8"(at about 4 - 6 years). Sulcatta Tortoises are a desert species and should never have a water bowl. Constant access to greens and short, shallow soakings (3 times a week for hatchlings, twice a week for yearlings and two year olds, and once each week for adults) is their source of hydration. Juveniles do best between 80 f - 90 f with warmer basking areas.
Sulcattas are eating machines and juveniles will graze on grasses, hay, and tortoise pellets mixed with veggies for hours at a time. Adults do well on mostly grasses; and all sizes enjoy dark leafy greens fruits and vegetables in moderation. A calcium supplement is an important part of their diet. Care must be taken to be sure that foods containing protein or too much phosphorus are avoided, and that colorful, non edible items are not with in reach. Sulcattas try to climb, and care must be taken to prevent them from flipping over.
The USDA requires a veterinary health certificate for Sulcattas (and Leopard Tortoises) to be shipped from state to state. The Turtle Source is pleased to provide these health certificates for a small fee of $12.95. Obtaining the health certificate may delay shipping by one day.
Please visit our Adult sulcata category for bigger sizes.
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Unhealthy arrival
At first I called and felt very comfortable after talking with the staff when the baby arrived it was packed well I noticed their was no poop on the napkin. This is the second day I’ve had the tortoise it has no interest whatsoever in food I’ve soaked it it hasn’t pooped at all and has slept the entire time…. I reached out multiple times by email have yet to hear a response probably won’t get one till after the 7 day live guarantee very upset with this now I have to spend twice as much at the vet and if it doesn’t survive I wasted my time and money and I can’t even get a response I understand it’s supposedly a one man operation but not responding to a problem with a customer order especially when theirs a time limit on the refund or replacement status and the customer has emailed multiple times so theirs clearly a problem is ridiculous
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It was perfect
It was perfect and moving around
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Sulcata tortoise
This is nature’s wonder. Healthy, love the patterns on the shell. How these tortoises bring me joy! I enjoyed my tortoise BUDDY. I PURCHASED ANOTHER TORTOISE HIS NAME IS MARIO. I AM HUMBLED AND OVERJOYED WITH HAPPINESS. I’M A US ARMY AND US NAVY DISABLED VETERAN. WHO HAS FOREVER FRIENDS. FUNNY HOW I FEEL WHEN I MADE THE DECISION TO MAKE A LEAP OF FAITH. SOMETIMES THEY CRACK ME UP WHEN THEY EAT, AND JUST WALK AROUND. THANKYOU. TURTLE SOURCE! You made this VETERAN HAPPY.
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My baby tortoise sulcata
My baby is not eating anything. Seems to be just laying down and not moving. My other Sulcata day one was the captain of the enclosure. Eats moves around . I don’t want to loose my baby
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Sulcata tortoise
They got my tortoise to me quick had a tracking number and everything knew where she was the whole time super convenient.... one thing that did throw me off guard was I didn't know what gender she was until I assumed myself through research which is okay just more I got to learn about the species ! They are very helpful though since I received my tortoise with info on everything making sure I could give her best experience with food heating and the right enclosure through email which was very helpful ...... status with my tortoise she is moving alot eating just seems healthy all around this is my first spot for sulcata tortoise i would forsure buy from here again !
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SULCATA TORTOISE
SHIPPED OVERNIGHT GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE OUR LITTLE GUY LOOKS AMAZING
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Beautiful Sulcatta Tortoise
Turtle Source provided quick and perfect shippingnof our two hatchling tortoises. They arrived in great shape via UPS and were in great health. Immediately went to drinking water and eating and in great condition. The tortoises are beautiful and healthy. We loved them immediately.
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Back for another...
I love this place! I will only get my turtles here!!
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My tortoise
I love this place!! Great turtles, great support, & they care!! I’ll be back !!
