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Vinzant Tropicals This page is to share my love of reptiles with my friends and family. If you have any questions Feel free to ask. Maybe we will both learn something!

Be aware that sulcatas can live 80 years and grow in excess of 100 pounds! They are very friendly, curious creatures. Baby sulcatas need at least a 20 gallon aquarium to start off in. The aquariums ambient temperature needs to be in the mid- 80 degree mark. A full spectrum lit basking area of 95 degrees is also necessary for proper digestion. The substrate (bedding) can be alfalfa pellets, newspap

er, or outdoor carpeting. Do not use processed corn cob. I prefer to give them a good start by supplementing a processed food with veggies daily. I like the bags of frozen mixed vegetables. It is convenient to thaw and feed. The processed food needs to be soaked for 10 minutes before being fed. Put the food on a hard surface. Do not feed only processed food! It has too much protein and will make the tortoise shell “pyramid”. every week soak the baby sulcata in a 1/4” of clean water for 10-15 minutes. This will ensure proper hydration and help them look pretty. After the sulcata reaches about 3” in diameter, feed only chopped fruits and vegetables. A year old should be about 4-5” in length. The bottom of the shell should start to become concave if it is a male. If it is a female, it will remain flat. In 5 years, it should be around the size of a 5 gallon bucket. It takes at least 7 years to become sexually mature. Sulcatas may be kept outdoors in warmer climates. Be aware that predation is always a concern. Fire ants, raccoons, dogs, cats and other animals would like to make your baby sulcata it’s next meal. If you provide the tortoise with a heated enclosure, it will go inside nightly and probably not burrow. Additional reading is recommended.

I'm glad I did a late night animal check. Had a thermostat burn out. Had to change it out on my oldest rhino iguanas. I...
21/12/2024

I'm glad I did a late night animal check. Had a thermostat burn out. Had to change it out on my oldest rhino iguanas. I have their grandchildren for sale now!

Still needing that perfect gift? Contact me for more information!
19/12/2024

Still needing that perfect gift?
Contact me for more information!

10/12/2024

I have koi available.

07/12/2024

I have a 3 year old PAIR (male and female) of sulcata tortoises needing a new home.
Message me with questions.

Are you looking for a high quality living Christmas present? Message me.
03/12/2024

Are you looking for a high quality living Christmas present?
Message me.

Out checking heating lights. First time this season.
22/11/2024

Out checking heating lights. First time this season.

We ended up with 6 Leusistic Ball Python babies! They'll be ready for new homes after they shed and feed!
19/11/2024

We ended up with 6 Leusistic Ball Python babies!
They'll be ready for new homes after they shed and feed!

19/11/2024

A fun way to feed my Lewisi!

We have a clutch of Leusistic Ball Pythons hatching now!
18/11/2024

We have a clutch of Leusistic Ball Pythons hatching now!

14/11/2024

These baby Lewisi act like a tiny pack of velocirapters on these superworms!

Got a couple of animals today from FWC Pet Amnesty Program. I met a really nice couple who were rehoming these animals.
01/11/2024

Got a couple of animals today from FWC Pet Amnesty Program. I met a really nice couple who were rehoming these animals.

29/10/2024

A trick I use to get baby lizards and tortoises to eat Mazuri pellets; soak the pellets in red or green food coloring until they are used to the pellets.

The last 2 (I think) baby rhinos hatched this morning. First year laying eggs and she had 11.Never throw out eggs until ...
17/10/2024

The last 2 (I think) baby rhinos hatched this morning. First year laying eggs and she had 11.
Never throw out eggs until the go flat or turn black!

Walter is a big male sulcata. He's probably 175lbs. He knows his name and likes people! He belonged to a school and the...
21/09/2024

Walter is a big male sulcata. He's probably 175lbs. He knows his name and likes people! He belonged to a school and they were forced to remove all animals. If you would like Walter, pm me. He needs a new home. My males won't allow any New Kids on the Block.

Our leusistic ball python laid eggs today!! Can't tell how many yet. I'll pull them this afternoon.
19/09/2024

Our leusistic ball python laid eggs today!! Can't tell how many yet. I'll pull them this afternoon.

It's amazing how fast they go from helpless to lightning bolt fast!
18/09/2024

It's amazing how fast they go from helpless to lightning bolt fast!

Got the first Lewisi hatching of the season. They'll be ready in a week after they've eaten and pooped!
17/09/2024

Got the first Lewisi hatching of the season. They'll be ready in a week after they've eaten and pooped!

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