How to soak your adult Sulcata tortoise! Why it’s important to soak tortoises in general! And more!

Hope you guys enjoyed today’s video! We soaked Largo a female tortoise who was a little lethargic recently and not doing so well! She recently has bounced back completely and is doing amazing!
Hydration when it comes to keeping tortoises is super important. Hydrating your adults is just as important as hydrating your babies. For the babies as I show in this video , I soak for about 30-40 mins daily in direct sunlight . They are constantly being monitored , so that I can change the water and make sure no ones flipped . You can soak daily ( like I do ) or three times a week ( this would be the minimum / recommended) . ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THESE TORTOISES CANNOT SWIM, so don’t DROWN them! Soaking is a key component to proper growth . Soaking must be done for tortoises being kept both inside and outside . Soaking allows you to monitor your tortoise and ensure proper hydration. Hydration is key. Even when the sun isn’t out, soaking is just as important!
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Great comprehensive video! Thanks for sharing!!!!

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[@jpost4182]

Great information, Thank you

[@redefv]

Super active and a great looking shell!!! I have two ladies I rescued out here in Arizona. Mine love to self soak in our irrigation. I want an aldabra one day!

[@lorraineemma6577]

First time watching love love turtles great video 🤗🐢🐢👌🏼so glad largo has a nice happy loving home now no more bad people can hurt her poor Likle baby Girl 🐢😍💚😁

[@JaxLittles]

Finally a straight forward video on soaking!

[@ReadyReptiles]

Thank you!! Appreciate you watching!

[@boogeyman7777]

Awesome video.. thanks for sharing

[@ReadyReptiles]

Thanks for watching! Videos coming soon!

[@anthonyholloway482]

Good 👍 teaching for a tortoise

[@ReadyReptiles]

Thank you!

[@jamieandreagarzot454]

Super informative. Thank you! I just adopted an adult Sulcata and appreciate the info.

[@ReadyReptiles]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@albiefett]

Thanks for this informative video. Will keep up with regular soaking... And I agree you deserve more subs! :D

[@hungrydragonplays5676]

Really?

[@hungrydragonplays5676]

I have a two year old sulcata and I'm only young so I will live with him for the rest of my life 😁😄

[@ReadyReptiles]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it!

[@davidsanbeg2335]

I soak as well in plastic, but I now use a colored tupperware container. Using clear tends to have them always trying to get out, because they can see out.

[@ReadyReptiles]

Agreed. Since they are visual animals they feel safer when not being able to see out of the tubs! My little ones are just so used to being soaked that it is routine! Thanks for watching!

[@YouLookism]

what a beautiful lady! 💚🐢💚

[@tamm3757]

Thanks for this info about how they drink water...i thought they drink thru their nostril! 😊 new with my two baby sulcatas...👍🏻

[@ReadyReptiles]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@78tag]

My beast comes out to shower when the sprinklers come on for the grass area. He'll walk over and settle right in front of the sprayer even on warmer days of winter. The heaters in winter enclosures remove a lot of humidity. A protected pail of water inside the enclosure helps a little.

[@getprobed838]

the cement mixing tubs are called Mortar Pans...for what its worth. Is chlorinated city water bad?

[@ReadyReptiles]

Did not know! Thanks ! Learned something new! As far as city water it’s ok , might be the same a hose water . But you’ll be ok with faucet/city water. That is only for soaking tortoises , any aquatic turtles will need to have the water dechlorinated ( adding that in incase anyone sees this in the future ) !

[@user-uf5yf2ek6t]

Dou you wake Largo to soak in the morning or wait til she's more active and out of her enclosure? Not sure if we should wake our 15 year old sulcata (newly adopted) to reach the morning sun for a soak or wait for him to come out of his house on his own and be more active at around noon onwards

[@Geezerelli]

Soak? Mine drinks water as needed. I never soak mine. I spray it with the water hose once in a while.

[@homefrontrealtyandinvestme8613]

Hi there my tort keeps trying to escape the space would a soak help calm or what should I do?

[@ReadyReptiles]

Hi there! Thanks for watching! Soaking may not be their favorite thing, but it is necessary. What i suggest is getting a tub with higher sides and also one that maybe is of a solid color. Tortoises are visual creatures so they wont try and escape things they cant see out of!

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

When I rescued my sulcatta at just a few months old, he constantly tried to escape, and did so, for years. He's now almost 5 years old, and doesn't try to escape anymore. I'm not sure if he realized he won the torty lottery, haha, or what, but he's really adapted to our program. He uses the dog door (he taught himself, probably bc he was trying to escape, lol) to go out in the day, then comes to the back door around 5pm every night to come in, eat a snack, and go to bed. He has a cage with a warmer that he likes to sleep in. We don't lock him in, and he's got full house access, but that's what he chooses. In the day, he just heads outside on his own. In the summer, we use a baby pool for his soaks, and in winter he uses my big bath tub (he outgrew his plastic bath). Next year, no one will be able to pick him up (my 21 year old son still can now), so we'll have to figure out something else to get him in his bath. We bathe him every 5 days, or so. He loves them. I used to bathe him in the kitchen sink, and I'd run warm water on his shell, and he'd poop and poop and poop, haha. At first, I thought something was wrong. Nope, he was so relaxed and happy, that he'd poop away. He just loves warm water. Just stay consistent, so your baby trusts that you're not going anywhere. I think keeping a schedule has worked well for us. Someone dumped him in our neighborhood, and he was loose over a month, so it took a while for him to trust us, etc. I hope this helps 🙏 ❤️

[@donnabartek3624]

How do you keep them from falling in your swimming pool

[@alishajay8956]

Does the water need to be warm or fine from outside faucet then

[@itspj6128]

Great video ! One question, Do they get stressed trying to get out of soaking?My Sully goes In circles trying to get out

[@ReadyReptiles]

They may not necessarily enjoy it at first , but over time they’ll get used to it . My recommendation would be a darker tub higher walls where they can see out if they get uneasy!

[@sloanrawls179]

Mine seems nervous and makes crying, cooing sounds when I soak him!

[@abhitude23]

Very informative and must say you have an amazing collection of tortoises. Great work.

[@ReadyReptiles]

Thank you !!

[@romarbautista338]

I hope I also have a tortoise but I don't have enough money the sulcata tortoise here is expensive around 200 to 300$ for baby sulcata.❤️

[@cesarefiderio1634]

Bellissimi animaletti standoci a lungo, sembra vivere nella Preistoria.

[@NathansWildLife]

How much does it cost to feed one adult and how much does it cost a week

[@tiffanycenti4503]

Does she have a small amount of pyrmading?

[@hungrydragonplays5676]

I have a two year old sulcata tortoise, he is my favourite thing, and is bathing him every day too much? And he sometimes likes to splash around in puddles when I take him out and they are usually muddy, can he bask in dirty water?

[@ReadyReptiles]

Soaking daily is super beneficial! Soaking in muddy water is not bad per say, but clean water is preferred!

[@NathansWildLife]

What’s a good diet so they don’t get pyramiding

[@kimgilbertsen8216]

Question - the sulcata’s natural habitat is the fringe grasslands of the Sahara. Do you know where they go in their “homeland” to soak? Do they even have that opportunity?

[@jefryt67]

They get alot of humidity from the ground in the wild

[@razzmatazz52726]

They burrow underground to stay cool. That's why Sulcatas are digging machines. There has to be water source somewhere because no matter what they eat it still isn't enough water to sustain them. Just like us (minus the burrowing, lol!).

[@ReadyReptiles]

The Sahel region of Africa I'm sure has water sources near by for them! Also frequent mud holes I'm sure are created where they get the opportunity to soak and catch a drink! Just like anything they will be getting more of their water from rain and through most of the food they eat. But water is key for life! so positive they find water! Will look into this further, possibly make a video!

[@sibongisenimagwaza9453]

Recently started breeding tortoises and it’s been a week looks like they not eating. What should do?

[@ReadyReptiles]

If they havent been eating. Soak them to see if they pass anything out naturally. If not the best is to keep them warm and see a vet for further diagnostics!

[@switchqueenleakookz4349]

Is there a way I can even do a video call to talk to you about my tortoises to get some insight and your opinions

[@ReadyReptiles]

My instagram Direct Messages are always open for questions @ReadyReptiles !

[@Atom00000]

I just recently rescued a 2-3 yr old sulcata and she has severe respiratory infection and pyramiding.

[@ReadyReptiles]

Thanks for rescuing! VET care is needed!

[@natedogg588]

What are those black tubs you use called?

[@ReadyReptiles]

They are cement mixing tubs or mortar tubs as i recently learned! Find them at your local hardware store!

[@davidcbeaudoin]

Wow, I learned something... I did not know they drank through their nostrils!

[@ReadyReptiles]

Thanks for watching!

[@michelleandrea1610]

hi, i have a 5yr old sulcata and i’m worried of her shell pyramiding do you have any tips on how to avoid it?

[@jordanthibeault2090]

use google

[@jefryt67]

It's kind of a mystery

[@MarissaHolley]

it is usually because of lack of sunlight and a nutrient deficiency.

[@ReadyReptiles]

Hi! For pyramiding it can be caused by tons of factors! The best is to make sure you are feeding a proper and well rounded diet, soak, make sure they have UVB and avoiding any high protein or extreme nutrient based foods! Remember a sulcata tortoise enjoys a high fiber low fruit diet! Videos on my channel about this!

[@KnotWoodworking]

Too high protein foods. Add grasses and hay, not alfalfa hay

[@danielcardenas1641]

what temperature is the water for the adult sulcata?

[@ReadyReptiles]

Anything above 75 is ok, water will heat up as the sun hits it! My water is from the well so around 76ish !

[@Lisa-qy3bp]

❤🐢🐢

[@bombappetit]

How old and heavy is she?

[@Shaden0040]

Dp tprtposrs beed a salt or mineral lick they can nibble on, like some mammals need?

[@ReadyReptiles]

They don’t need things like that! But they benefit from nibbling on cuttle bone for calcium !

[@victorfiore6332]

When they get bigger, will they soak themselves??

[@ReadyReptiles]

If given a large enough water source yes! but they will drink so make sure to provide with a water dish! I soak the adults less readily than the babies!

[@jefryt67]

I keep a wet rag on mine when I soak her

[@TotoTortoiseNFriends]

what is the temperature of the water

[@ReadyReptiles]

Around 75-76 from the well!

[@methsan9998]

how to know if my indian star is drinkin water while im soaking it?? all I see is he keep poopin and peein

[@ReadyReptiles]

You may not see it! but by soaking theyll usually take the opportunity and go for it! So keep it up!

[@ECO-zd3zh]

What is "once in a while"?

[@ReadyReptiles]

For adults that could mean whenever i really get the chance! the young tortoises i soak daily or 3 times a week minimum

[@geraldn5350]

How long do you soak the salcatta tortoise?

[@razzmatazz52726]

15 - 30 minute is fine. Allow them to do their business in the water, that should gauge how much time you need. Do not leave them unattended.

[@ReadyReptiles]

I soak for around 20-30 minutes daily or 3 times a week minimum!

[@bigblue8986]

How old are those sulcatas?

[@ReadyReptiles]

Adult was anywhere in the 10-12 range, babies at the time around 1-2 years old !

[@wandapearson3713]

What if you can't lift your tortoises in a tub, how do I soak him?

[@jefryt67]

Maybe put a wet towel on it

[@MarissaHolley]

if you live on an incline or can make one you can cut an entry into a kiddy pool and fill it with water no deeper than its chin.

[@ReadyReptiles]

Try building it a large soaking watering hole in its habitat!

[@egordonliddy697]

So will a Sulcata only 💩 in water ?? What about grass??

[@ReadyReptiles]

Sulcatas and all tortoises will poop everywhere , water just helps stimulate the urge to use the bathroom . That’s what it’s a effective way to monitor bowel movements.

[@cc3640]

Leopard tortoise? Similar?

[@ReadyReptiles]

Yes! The same!

[@ladyface]

I need to know how you get her in and out- unless it’s just picking her up. My guy is like 100 pounds of dead weight

[@ReadyReptiles]

I just pick her up in and out.

[@solidtangent9953]

That sounds like a lost and keep because I’m sure you didn’t try to find the own because key largo is not that big from one side to other .

[@ReadyReptiles]

Tortoise was brought to me after several attempts at finding original owner! I personally do not take any animals until their have been tryings to find its original home!

[@Mike1614b]

municipal water is chlorinated

[@skhanvlogs]

if my LORD ALLAH help me, one fine day i will also get such a beautiful sulcata. the breed of turtles that i have currently do not grow that big

[@Murdermagictricks]

Her shell has some pyramid😢

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[@thachnguyen3803]

yeah , those Sul will die soon , you earn 1 more dislike 😂

[@charlenegranse8376]

You talk too damn fast......Slow your roll....

[@ReadyReptiles]

Sucks that you can’t compute the speed of my words. You understand too damn slow … speed your roll :)

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