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Sulcata & Spurred Tortoises
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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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Large Sulcata Perimeter Ideas
by darkergraphic - Sep 02, 2020 10:44 PM |
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Sep 03, 2020 10:07 AM by jeffb |
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What kingd of hay? Timothy, Alfalfa?
by skeetdadpractica - Aug 11, 2017 05:42 PM |
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Outdoor Winter Enclosure
by gsn - Jan 07, 2015 06:21 AM |
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Can someone explain to me....
by Shinryu - Sep 14, 2014 04:39 PM |
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Sep 19, 2015 04:33 PM by Chuck_GH |
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Do not trust seller "Tim"
by tortfanatic - Jun 14, 2014 09:26 AM |
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2 headed sulcata hatchling
by sonodog - Apr 10, 2014 07:51 PM |
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May 07, 2014 05:32 PM by argus333 |
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What sex are my sulcatas ?
by varinus - Mar 26, 2014 05:40 PM |
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Apr 09, 2014 08:37 AM by OrangeHeterodon |
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need eye advise for my tortoise
by spider916 - Nov 14, 2013 02:05 PM |
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sulcata with a sore.
by goaturtle - Nov 09, 2013 08:54 PM |
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2 year old too small??
by GPZO - Aug 18, 2013 08:08 AM |
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Backyard Sulcata - Savannah, GA
by GSN - Aug 04, 2013 05:37 PM |
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Aug 04, 2013 05:42 PM by GSN |
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Mean male sulcata
by gaylepali - Jul 25, 2013 12:15 AM |
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Looking for a tortoise rescue in indiana
by mhill69 - Jun 19, 2013 08:39 PM |
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Sulcata or Leopard tortoises
by reptilekeeper999 - Jun 04, 2013 11:40 PM |
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Light set up
by adamjames86 - Jan 07, 2013 08:15 PM |
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Jan 13, 2013 05:42 PM by argus333 |
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lets see some big guy inside enclosures!
by argus333 - Dec 16, 2012 04:13 PM |
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sulcata
by tbone21 - Jul 26, 2012 11:58 AM |
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Jul 26, 2012 11:59 AM by tbone21 |
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New name for sulcata?
by Jonasgn - Mar 31, 2012 04:59 PM |
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May 26, 2012 06:51 PM by GPZO |
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Whats your favorite feed?
by GPZO - Mar 01, 2012 04:36 PM |
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Nov 25, 2014 10:46 PM by NURSENICOLE21 |
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You own a reptile.you might want to vote
by lairofdragons - Dec 23, 2011 09:41 PM |
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Anyone with a Sulcata free in the house
by Ivory Tortoise - Aug 23, 2011 02:36 PM |
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Jan 31, 2012 10:44 PM by Undrconstrction |
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Largest Afr. Spurred Tortoise
by Ivory Tortoise - Aug 23, 2011 02:31 PM |
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Dec 19, 2012 05:51 PM by argus333 |
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Help, I am new and looking into Sulcatas
by BettaFriend - Aug 15, 2011 11:49 AM |
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Sulcata Found
by AllenSheehan - Jul 25, 2011 05:36 PM |
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Feb 26, 2014 11:44 AM by rsmith22566 |
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Meet Hal
by Bsquared - Jul 22, 2011 08:16 PM |
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Oct 27, 2011 08:52 AM by dkrygowski |
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outdoor housing
by Stringer - Apr 21, 2011 04:21 PM |
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Jul 22, 2011 08:33 PM by Bsquared |
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question about diet
by jojay327 - Apr 17, 2011 01:17 PM |
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Aug 04, 2013 06:43 PM by GSN |
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Sulcata Tortoise - Worming
by smellephant - Apr 12, 2011 09:24 PM |
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Apr 14, 2011 11:11 PM by tripletoes |
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please help !!! thanks
by henrrylee97 - Apr 02, 2011 09:26 PM |
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Apr 03, 2011 10:15 PM by psweeny |
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diarrhea
by psweeny - Apr 01, 2011 10:03 PM |
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eating everything
by AlexjMcDonald - Feb 22, 2011 07:36 PM |
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Feb 24, 2011 12:49 PM by Ivory Tortoise |
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getting a sulcata
by nekomeh - Feb 04, 2011 10:29 PM |
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Vomiting
by wing - Jan 10, 2011 10:38 AM |
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Apr 01, 2011 10:25 AM by drsam |
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Compact UVB Bulb
by herplvr2004 - Jan 09, 2011 04:12 PM |
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Need to inquire about a Sulcata seller
by wing - Jan 09, 2011 02:07 PM |
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Feb 10, 2011 02:57 PM by SandBoaMorphs |
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Help with Sexing Part 4
by IMacBevan - Nov 11, 2010 09:58 PM |
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Feb 21, 2012 01:06 PM by Hugh_Jass |
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Help with Sexing part 3
by IMacBevan - Nov 11, 2010 09:53 PM |
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Feb 21, 2012 01:05 PM by Hugh_Jass |
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help with sexing part 2
by IMacBevan - Nov 11, 2010 09:49 PM |
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Feb 21, 2012 01:03 PM by Hugh_Jass |
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help with sexing part 1
by IMacBevan - Nov 11, 2010 09:48 PM |
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Feb 04, 2011 08:11 PM by Hugh_Jass |
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two male sulcatas
by spencerwhitt1 - Oct 22, 2010 06:48 PM |
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Mazuri Tortoise Diet
by SandBoaMorphs - Oct 19, 2010 01:16 PM |
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Oct 21, 2010 08:46 AM by CDieter |
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New Sulcata
by danbendig - Oct 16, 2010 05:45 PM |
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Blank Slate
by imadude1134 - Sep 27, 2010 11:14 PM |
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Oct 09, 2010 09:35 AM by Ivory Tortoise |
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Scute De-lamination
by GSN - Sep 25, 2010 07:56 AM |
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Aug 04, 2013 06:45 PM by GSN |
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DE Press: Tortoise makes slow getaway
by - Sep 17, 2010 09:32 AM |
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Male and female??
by lilsparky - Sep 03, 2010 09:31 PM |
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Sep 06, 2010 01:01 PM by tripletoes |
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HID lighting (HPS in particular)
by SnakesAndStuff - Aug 31, 2010 07:00 PM |
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Male or Female
by AllenSheehan - Aug 29, 2010 03:52 PM |
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Sep 04, 2010 02:56 PM by tripletoes |
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GBR Press: Latest tort theft victim
by - Aug 20, 2010 06:05 AM |
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GBR Press: Gang toddles off with tort
by - Aug 20, 2010 06:02 AM |
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Sexing Sulcata Tortoise
by bobmcloughlin - Aug 10, 2010 09:02 PM |
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Sep 05, 2011 07:46 PM by scottsolar |
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Sulcata vs. Leopard setup differences
by harleyK - Jul 23, 2010 02:36 PM |
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Jul 25, 2010 05:00 AM by tglazie |
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poop eaters?
by joerdng - Jul 02, 2010 01:38 PM |
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Jul 11, 2010 07:47 PM by tripletoes |
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apologies in advance for...
by ginter - Jul 01, 2010 09:19 PM |
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Jul 07, 2010 05:23 PM by ginter |
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feeding my sulcata......
by HTDesigns - Jun 22, 2010 04:06 PM |
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Jul 04, 2010 03:52 AM by tglazie |
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Sulcata eating peddles
by iglady - May 02, 2010 09:00 PM |
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So you want to buy an albino sulcata?
by cyclura28 - Apr 01, 2010 10:20 AM |
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Jun 27, 2010 08:29 PM by bigdnutz |
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Sulcatta Ecology Information
by mfoux - Mar 09, 2010 12:32 PM |
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Mar 10, 2010 07:35 PM by tripletoes |
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Sulcatta CARE
by atldragons - Mar 05, 2010 09:21 AM |
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Mar 05, 2010 08:09 PM by tripletoes |
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Toxicity question
by AllenSheehan - Jan 27, 2010 05:57 PM |
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Puffy Eye
by ToniaMichelle - Jan 24, 2010 05:23 PM |
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Jan 24, 2010 06:26 PM by ToniaMichelle |
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USF&W to add "Big 9" to Lacey Act
by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 02:22 PM |
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Alfalfa Meal bedding
by maggotlyfe - Dec 28, 2009 09:29 AM |
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Dec 30, 2009 02:31 PM by mike1011 |
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Travelling
by spycspider - Nov 15, 2009 09:58 AM |
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Sulcata fighting?
by snakesatsunset - Nov 15, 2009 09:24 AM |
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Jul 04, 2010 06:07 PM by ctvincent |
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Check out this video I just.............
by ChadHorne - Oct 28, 2009 11:22 PM |
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Thinking about getting my first Sulcata
by Batesgirl - Oct 22, 2009 12:17 AM |
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Question for everyone..
by coldbloodednj - Oct 18, 2009 07:40 PM |
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Jun 01, 2010 11:07 AM by mythreetorts |
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indoor pen
by tbone21 - Sep 15, 2009 02:08 PM |
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Oct 20, 2009 11:07 AM by KevinM |
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Need help with shell issue- please
by youval - Aug 30, 2009 12:28 AM |
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letharigic sulcata
by rhynearson - Aug 03, 2009 09:26 PM |
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Jan 03, 2010 01:43 AM by Joel__H |
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finicky sulcata
by lampro5153 - Aug 01, 2009 07:41 PM |
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Incubation time
by JSKAHN - Jul 22, 2009 01:15 AM |
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Jul 23, 2009 11:59 AM by JSKAHN |
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UVB Distance
by scalyz - Jul 19, 2009 08:00 PM |
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My Soup
by Squommet - Jul 19, 2009 01:06 AM |
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Jul 28, 2009 11:26 PM by timd35 |
