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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.

Carol got this albino pacman frog 3 years ago today. It was about 3/4" across then. Now its 3 1/2" across!!
10/09/2025

Carol got this albino pacman frog 3 years ago today. It was about 3/4" across then. Now its 3 1/2" across!!

I have caught ring neck snakes for years. They are harmless little snakes that eat insects, worms and small amphibians....
09/09/2025

I have caught ring neck snakes for years. They are harmless little snakes that eat insects, worms and small amphibians.
Today, I learned they can musk! 😆
I released it where I found it.

Picked up a few reptiles today from a nice guy who got in a jam. This is a Bearded Dragon. They eat plant and animal mat...
08/09/2025

Picked up a few reptiles today from a nice guy who got in a jam.
This is a Bearded Dragon. They eat plant and animal matter. Nice animal. He'll be staying here because Carol loved it.

05/09/2025

I feed my cull koi to my mata mata.

We had a good show in Daytona! But, what's the NRBE without bring home a new pet?
25/08/2025

We had a good show in Daytona!
But, what's the NRBE without bring home a new pet?

My super worm colony is doing really well!!!
25/08/2025

My super worm colony is doing really well!!!

We have day 1 of the National Reptile Breeders Expo in the books!We had a good day and still have several great animals ...
16/08/2025

We have day 1 of the National Reptile Breeders Expo in the books!
We had a good day and still have several great animals to find homes for. I think I have the best rhino iguanas, Lewisi iguanas and sulcatas at the show!!
We are rable 211. We are right behind the ZooMed booth.

Today is the last feeding for the animals that I'm taking to Daytona. It helps them stay cleaner while on display.
11/08/2025

Today is the last feeding for the animals that I'm taking to Daytona.
It helps them stay cleaner while on display.

Quick Start Care Sheets for:Sulcata TortoisesRhino IguanasLewisi IguanasThese are my opinions. Additional research is re...
04/08/2025

Quick Start Care Sheets for:
Sulcata Tortoises
Rhino Iguanas
Lewisi Iguanas

These are my opinions. Additional research is recommended!

01/08/2025

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I threw a freshly k1lled rat in for my marine toad in the Lewisi cage. The Lewisi ran up and ate it!!
12/07/2025

I threw a freshly k1lled rat in for my marine toad in the Lewisi cage. The Lewisi ran up and ate it!!

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