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Posted by Terry on April 26, 1999 at 12:05:20:
In Reply to: Care Sheets for Sulcatas posted by Mark L. on April 26, 1999 at 06:11:01:
: I am interested in getting a Sulcata but before i do i want to find alot of info on them. What is a good care sheet for them. Also what is the difference between a African Spurred Tortoise and an African Spurred Thigh Tortoise. How big do they get on average. Thanks for your time.
African spurred tortoise, is the correct common name for Geochelone sulcata.
It is sometimes mistakenly called African Spur thighed.
.But that is incorrect and can cause confusion, as there is a tortoise with the common name spur-thighed . The common name for Testudo ibera is the Greek or Turkish spur-thighed tortoise.
Geochelone sulcata or African spurred tortoise, is the third largest land tortoise in the world, it can reach 200lbs when fully grown.It is a very active and freindly tortoise ( I have two) that requires alot of room and access to outdoor grazing. Unless you live in a state warm enough to allow a sulcata to be housed outside year round I wouldn't recomend getting a sulcata.
Not only do they need to graze but they are also, very strong and active. And also produce a very large amount of stools!!
Below is a link to the Tortoise Trust web site, where you will find a sulcata caresheet. Also check out the links .You will find a link to the Hatchling haven web site, where you will find Marrissa Adam's excelent sulcata care sheet.
Hope this helps,
Terry.
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