Sulcata tortise

Sulcata tortoises are great pets to have but can be an the harder side to take care of because of their size and diets. These tortoise like to eat and veggies and most fruits. They however can not eat anything that is very accidic because it could make them very sick.Pricing for baby sulcata tortoises varies depending on where you get them, size and age, and even the season. Once a sulcata is large enough to be confirmed a female, the price is generally higher for that tortoise because of breeding potential. Sulcata tortoises can also often be adopted from rescues or from families that are unable to care for a giant tortoise any longer. The life span of a sulcata tortoise in captivity is about 70 years but know one know exactly because most people don't raise sukcatas from birth on to their adult years. Sulcatas like a desert-type setup outdoors with a large grass area in the center and dirt around the perimeter. If they are kept outside they will eat any grass out there and also love to eat dandelions. Sulcata tortoise also love to eat bananas but it gives them the runs so they shouldn't be fed bananas very often unless you are prepared to clean up a really big mess. These tortoises are also very easily scared. When frightened sulcatas start to release all body fluid which means that they pee massive puddles and that's no joke. Sulcatas can only be outside if it is at least  sixty degrees out because any colder they can get sick and die. Also never tilt the tortoise in the air to much because when they are lifted into the air it gets harder for them to breath but if you tilt them they completely stop breathing. For best results, purchase an alert, active sulcata tortoise with bright, clean eyes, or buy one from a reputable source that will guarantee (at least) a live arrival. These tortoises can suffer from most common reptile health problems, but respiratory infections are the most prevalent.