Cripes! That is unreal. Can you declare it on your tax return?
Out of curiosity, I just looked it up:
"It is the third largest species of tortoise in the world and the largest species of mainland tortoise (not found on an island)."
Size and lifespan
"The Sulcata is the third largest species of tortoise in the world after the Galapagos tortoise, and Aldabra Giant Tortoise; and the largest of the mainland tortoises. Adults are usually 24 to 36 inch long (60–90 cm) and can weigh 100-200 pounds (45 – 91 kg). They grow from hatchling size (2-3 inches) very quickly, reaching 6-10 inches (15–25 cm) within the first few years of their lives. The lifespan of an African Spurred Tortoise is about 50-150 years, though they can live much longer. (The oldest in captivity is 54 years.)"
Diet
"Sulcata tortoises are herbivores. Primarily, their diet consists of many types of grasses and plants. A small portion of their diet also consists of fruit. Their diet is high in fiber and very low in protein. The consumption of too much protein can cause their shells to take on a pyramid appearance."
I can just hear the petshop sales person now: "Oh, noooo...they don't get too big (if you compare it to a rhino)!"
I just hope that thay r enjoying their respective childhoods,
and kicking up their respective heels.
David
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jcboy
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Tue 25 Sep, 2012 02:13 pm
@Ragman,
Yep and that’s exactly what I feed them. They have a grassland tortoise food at the pet store, I also give them hibiscus leaves and cactus, once in a while I’ll buy a big butternut squash, they love that!
hell, would you declare me as a dependent? They eat better than I do!
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sozobe
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Tue 25 Sep, 2012 03:37 pm
@jcboy,
That looks like the guy who wanders around our local pet store, they tape a helium balloon to his shell with enough string so that it hovers at eye level, so that people don't trip over him (he's huge but still easy to miss). He's a pretty chilled-out tortoise. Mildly interested in people but mostly just kinda wanders.
One of the conditions when he bought those tortoises he had to put them in his Will. He has them going to the San Diego Zoo. Probably with some type of trust fund.
Yep and that’s exactly what I feed them.
They have a grassland tortoise food at the pet store,
I also give them hibiscus leaves and cactus, once in a while
I’ll buy a big butternut squash, they love that!
