Re: Salcatas??.........

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Posted by Terry on April 13, 2001 at 20:29:48:

In Reply to: Re: Salcatas??......... posted by daniel on April 13, 2001 at 18:09:49:

Geochelone sulcata is the scientific name.

African spurred tortoise is the common name.

Daniel is right, these tortoises don't hibernate.
They are readily available, but need specific care.

This is a tortoise that will grow HUGE, males can reach 200lbs. Not suitable for housing indoors as sub adults/adults.
I wouldn't recommend getting a sulcata unless you live in a warm climate and have a large yard.

Sulcatas are grazing herbivores, they need daily access to a grazing area.

For more info on sulcatas visit the web sites and link below.

A note:
Due to their huge size as adults many sulcatas become unwanted pets. Some are dumped, others turned over to tortoise adoption organizations, societies etc.If you live in a warm climate, it may be possible to adopt a sulcata.

Many are available for adoption. This year sulcatas more than any other species have been given up to Turtle Homes, for rehoming.

So please think twice before getting a sulcata. Especially if you live in a cold climate.

Here are the web sites and link:

http://www.tortoiseaid.org/sulcata.html

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/care/csulcata.html

http://www.turtlehomes.org/sulcatas/SulcataIndex.html

Hope this helps,
Terry.

Sulcata Station.......

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: : Geochelone sulcata is the scientific name. : African spurred tortoise is the common name. : Daniel is right, these tortoises don't hibernate. : They are readily available, but need specific care. : This is a tortoise that will grow HUGE, males can reach 200lbs. Not suitable for housing indoors as sub adults/adults. : I wouldn't recommend getting a sulcata unless you live in a warm climate and have a large yard. : Sulcatas are grazing herbivores, they need daily access to a grazing area. : For more info on sulcatas visit the web sites and link below. : A note: : Due to their huge size as adults many sulcatas become unwanted pets. Some are dumped, others turned over to tortoise adoption organizations, societies etc.If you live in a warm climate, it may be possible to adopt a sulcata. : Many are available for adoption. This year sulcatas more than any other species have been given up to Turtle Homes, for rehoming. : So please think twice before getting a sulcata. Especially if you live in a cold climate. : Here are the web sites and link: : http://www.tortoiseaid.org/sulcata.html : http://www.tortoisetrust.org/care/csulcata.html : http://www.turtlehomes.org/sulcatas/SulcataIndex.html : Hope this helps, : Terry.

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