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Sulcata & Spurred Tortoises
The African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata), also called the African spur thigh tortoise or the sulcata tortoise, is a species of tortoise which inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert, in northern Africa.
Sulcata tortoises are herbivores. Primarily, their diet consists of many types of grasses and plants although a small portion of their diet also consists of fruit. Their diet is high in fiber and very low in protein and the consumption of too much protein can cause their shells to take on a pyramid appearance, a common problem with captive specimens.
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Any advice for a new Sulcata owner.
by Thomas j - Jun 09, 2006 10:18 AM |
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Jun 10, 2006 10:29 AM by PHRatz |
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Stains Around The Mouth
by tbozzz - Jun 09, 2006 09:05 AM |
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Oct 14, 2006 12:39 PM by awaaviatrix |
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Re leopard tort
by JEANETTE74 - Jun 07, 2006 05:06 PM |
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Jun 10, 2006 10:36 AM by PHRatz |
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Sulcuta with softshell....
by bigbarret85 - Jun 06, 2006 11:42 PM |
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Oct 14, 2006 12:52 PM by awaaviatrix |
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Sulcata and wind/breeze
by Replover - Jun 06, 2006 11:04 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Sulcata's in New England?
by Flipp - Jun 06, 2006 01:23 PM |
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Jul 21, 2006 12:52 PM by Shimmer640 |
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Quality First Pets
by Flipp - Jun 06, 2006 10:33 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Get baby sulcata to eat dry hay? Temps
by replover - Jun 05, 2006 10:29 PM |
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Jun 07, 2006 06:22 AM by joeysgreen |
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is orchid grass....
by wisema2297 - Jun 03, 2006 06:06 PM |
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Jun 10, 2006 10:26 AM by PHRatz |
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sulcata eggs at 91 degrees
by nahual - May 25, 2006 04:46 PM |
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Jun 01, 2006 01:07 PM by zovick |
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care sheets...
by wisema2297 - May 24, 2006 04:00 PM |
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Jun 04, 2006 01:55 PM by wisema2297 |
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need some help sexing my sulcatta
by aaronb716 - May 21, 2006 03:35 PM |
4 |
May 23, 2006 07:58 PM by davey |
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Bullets over Broadshells
by PHRatz - May 20, 2006 12:37 PM |
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May 26, 2006 09:40 AM by PHRatz |
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Pic of my summer home for sulcutas
by reptaguy - May 19, 2006 08:41 PM |
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May 22, 2006 11:33 AM by DaviDC. |
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My Sulcutas health...
by reptaguy - May 19, 2006 11:24 AM |
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May 20, 2006 12:21 PM by PHRatz |
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There are good people out there!
by sd2fast4u - May 14, 2006 12:42 AM |
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May 29, 2006 11:52 PM by sd2fast4u |
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Buying A Tort.. where and from who ???
by eekster - May 13, 2006 11:30 PM |
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May 15, 2006 01:11 PM by jbly |
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Hatching Sulcata
by ccetony - May 13, 2006 06:29 PM |
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May 13, 2006 08:25 PM by Will A. |
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Sulcata Outdoor Cage
by ccetony - May 13, 2006 06:22 PM |
1 |
May 14, 2006 07:26 PM by Melinda666 |
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is my tortoise going to be okay?
by 414reptiles - May 12, 2006 04:57 PM |
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May 13, 2006 08:06 AM by PHRatz |
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rescued sulcata
by outie87 - May 07, 2006 10:06 PM |
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May 10, 2006 10:28 AM by PHRatz |
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AFRICAN SPURRED TORTOISES (sulcata)
by eekster - May 06, 2006 09:08 PM |
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May 07, 2006 11:44 AM by PHRatz |
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Sexing Sulcattas
by TylerStewart - May 05, 2006 09:08 PM |
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May 07, 2006 10:55 AM by TylerStewart |
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substrate
by WEEBEASTIES - May 05, 2006 12:32 PM |
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May 06, 2006 11:19 AM by WEEBEASTIES |
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My Vet's Baby
by PHRatz - May 05, 2006 10:01 AM |
0 | No replies |
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sulcata not growing
by chrismartin - Apr 24, 2006 08:31 PM |
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Apr 26, 2006 10:37 AM by PHRatz |
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Back for Mexico
by sd2fast4u - Apr 18, 2006 08:26 AM |
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May 09, 2006 07:48 PM by krim5 |
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Ugh it finally happened.. pet store
by PHRatz - Apr 17, 2006 10:48 AM |
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Apr 18, 2006 09:34 AM by PHRatz |
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wheatgrass
by lucky08 - Apr 12, 2006 08:27 PM |
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Apr 17, 2006 02:09 PM by lucky08 |
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Mexican Torts.
by sd2fast4u - Apr 08, 2006 12:11 AM |
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Apr 08, 2006 12:30 PM by PHRatz |
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heating/lighting
by lucky08 - Apr 06, 2006 10:11 PM |
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Apr 08, 2006 12:33 PM by PHRatz |
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King Kong of tortoises
by PHRatz - Apr 06, 2006 10:10 AM |
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Apr 07, 2006 09:27 AM by PHRatz |
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sick sulcata =(
by millertime - Apr 05, 2006 11:00 PM |
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Apr 06, 2006 10:04 AM by PHRatz |
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question please. . .
by lucky08 - Apr 04, 2006 10:31 AM |
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Apr 05, 2006 12:54 AM by lucky08 |
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thinking about getting one. . .
by lucky08 - Apr 02, 2006 05:02 AM |
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Apr 06, 2006 10:17 AM by PHRatz |
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Poop happens
by PHRatz - Mar 20, 2006 09:54 AM |
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Apr 03, 2006 12:25 AM by sd2fast4u |
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Is no growth slow growth??
by mejohn - Mar 13, 2006 07:59 PM |
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Mar 20, 2006 09:46 PM by sd2fast4u |
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Whats New?
by sd2fast4u - Mar 08, 2006 09:41 PM |
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Mar 29, 2006 01:01 PM by sd2fast4u |
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Planting Question for Sulcata owners.
by sd2fast4u - Mar 07, 2006 07:47 PM |
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Mar 08, 2006 09:38 PM by sd2fast4u |
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Some New Pictures...
by sd2fast4u - Mar 01, 2006 09:07 AM |
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Mar 05, 2006 07:38 AM by sd2fast4u |
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room mates?
by weebeasties - Feb 25, 2006 01:48 PM |
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Feb 26, 2006 01:17 PM by PHRatz |
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RU item: Identify sub-species please.
by - Feb 24, 2006 06:37 PM |
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Feb 26, 2006 01:19 PM by PHRatz |
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just bought a hatchling sulcata tortoise
by angelaedmondson - Feb 23, 2006 03:10 PM |
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Mar 01, 2006 11:25 AM by ssshane |
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Sulcata Weight
by Spiddy - Feb 15, 2006 05:36 PM |
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Mar 07, 2006 08:37 AM by Olihou |
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2 Dead Sulcatas
by abarton - Feb 12, 2006 02:37 PM |
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Feb 12, 2006 07:39 PM by joeysgreen |
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Squeak noise from baby Sulcata
by lisainsr707 - Feb 04, 2006 08:23 PM |
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Feb 06, 2006 09:40 AM by PHRatz |
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baby growth
by WEEBEASTIES - Feb 02, 2006 02:14 PM |
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Mar 07, 2006 09:20 AM by Olihou |
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Sulcata diet switch
by mrhouchins - Feb 01, 2006 05:01 PM |
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Feb 01, 2006 05:36 PM by bradtort |
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They are so dang smart!
by PHRatz - Jan 28, 2006 12:16 PM |
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Feb 01, 2006 11:40 AM by PHRatz |
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
by PHRatz - Jan 23, 2006 09:14 AM |
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Jan 24, 2006 10:02 AM by PHRatz |
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3 & 1/2 years later
by PHRatz - Jan 23, 2006 09:12 AM |
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Jan 24, 2006 09:55 AM by PHRatz |
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Lighting?
by atomicjade - Jan 15, 2006 01:01 AM |
0 | No replies |
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sulcata egg question
by krim5 - Jan 09, 2006 06:42 PM |
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Jan 09, 2006 09:44 PM by melgrj7 |
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help with homemade sulcatta grass seed mix???
by andy9743 - Jan 04, 2006 02:01 PM |
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Jan 05, 2006 10:36 AM by PHRatz |
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Aquarium size for hatchlings
by rs72 - Jan 02, 2006 06:44 AM |
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Jan 04, 2006 04:09 PM by melgrj7 |
