Feeding Jamie aka J' Normous The Sulcata Tortoise Cactus
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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We’ve had a baby one for about 7 months and he’s growing fast I love them
How cool is that! We love them so much!
You are totally right! It is crazy how fast they grow!
Greatt ! i like Sulcata torto, We had baby one at home. Mm Sorry, what food do you give everyday besides cactus ?
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Thank you for seeing Jamies video! We are happy to share and please feel free to ask any other questions that pop up!
For baby torts, we suggest Repcal be fed once per week. It provides lots of needed calcium and minerals.
Find more here on our website...crazycrittersinc.com/repcal-is-great-food-for-reptiles/
We feed the baby tort Mazuri once a week too. There is more info here on our website... crazycrittersinc.com/mazuri-is-an-excellent-source-of-food-for-all-exotic-animals/
With baby tortoises, the rest of the week needs to be grass, weed, flower, and green.
This can be fresh-cut grass or high-quality T&O hay.
Dandelion or thistles in your yard or Spanish food market.
Blooms from almost any plant and you can find more on our website...crazycrittersinc.com/edible-plants-for-tortoises/
We share lots more about hay and other diets on this page....crazycrittersinc.com/tortoises-need-grass-flowers-weeds-and-hay-before-they-need-fruit-and-vegetables/
Thanks again for seeing his video. We really love the sulcata tortoise so much!
Good luck with yours!
How old is this tortoise? My friend just passed and has one, it is about 20 years old, 125 lbs. Seems to be about the same size. Parents of my friend are talking about finding a home, asked me if I want it.
We do not know his age exactly but think he is under forty years old. Jamie is closer to two hundred pounds but has not stopped growing yet.
I think being the steward to a sulcata is a humbling experience. It is a very positive relationship as long as fencing and barn have been thought of. Those two simple husbandry requirements make raising one simple.
The only other thought is vetting this size tortoise. A trailer is the only way to get it to the doctor and costs are as large as the tortoise.
Other than that, this is a magical time and I cherish each moment with Jamie and all our other sulcatas. Matter of fact, they help make me feel happy.
Good luck! Let us know if you have any questions about fencing.
@@CrazyCrittersInc Would you be comfortable giving more details on the vetting costs? How much more expensive is it than say, a dog? (assuming the dog is fixed and has all its shots)
@@robertdempsey2706 this answer will vary depending on who you use for vetting and the issue the tortoise has.
But we can first start with the absolute need for a trailer as a tortoise this size can not be transported without one and enclosed is suggested.
The second is even finding a vet office that will allow a large tortoise-like Jamie into the building as he requires special housing while being examined.
Every vet visit for a tortoise is over $250 with more serious issues requiring multiple visits with multiple bills.
For us, having a facility vet makes life easier.
Im probably going to buy one..The store has some little ones..Is 150.00 too much money?
t depends where you live. If you are in a state where almost no breeding happens then costs will be higher. I would think you could acquire one at a lesser amount. We would suggest contacting Bill over at Redfoot Ranch. He sells really healthy animals at the most affordable prices. He will normally have sulcatas.
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Here is the link in case you might want it... facebook.com/Redfootranchreptiles
Feel free to ask questions as you are raising one. Especially fencing and housing. Good luck! It is a lifetime of hard work but the reward is plain awesomeness when done right!
@@CrazyCrittersInc Im in Sacramento CA area
@@impassable hmmmm. I bet there are so many breeders in your area but Redfoot Ranch does ship.
@@CrazyCrittersInc I ended up paying the 150.00 ..That's okay..He sleeps a lot
@@impassable yes! They do for the first few years for sure! Good luck and have fun!
He’s adorable. I’m not sure how I’ll keep up with feeding my sulcata when he gets to that size.
Yes, it is a fact that the bigger they are the more they eat!
We planted an entire food forest in order to feed ours. It has lots of opuntias... ua-cam.com/video/Nrm-b5UsSAI/v-deo.html
The good thing is not all sulcata get this large. In fact, there are five subspecies and shell size is based on the local in which their genes are from.
Very interesting!
Thank you for seeing Jamie!
Beautiful shell no pyramiding, you take good care of him
Thank you so much!
We actually adopt many sulcata with pyramiding and with living in the outdoors along with a good diet that includes Mazuri, we are able to help them grow nice shells.
Thanks for seeing Jamie's video. Have the best day!!!
@@CrazyCrittersInc l could never have one because l live up north in the US lol,
So funny 😆😆😆
How much do they eat at that size
As much as they want and as much as you give.
If he could get into his food forest of opuntia, he would most likely not stop until he got tired, wake up, and eat more.
However, it is pretty easy to feed a tortoise so the question is how much should he eat at this size? They should eat the equivalent of the size of the tortoise. For Jamie, that is a whole heaping amount! We use hay mostly to provide that forage material.
Thank you for the question! Have the best night!
That's a big one! Mine is about 50lbs at 11.5yrs old.
How cool!
Most of our residents are more like yours and Jamie is pretty exceptional.
He is about 40 as far as we know.
Wow how come he’s not as famous as tiptoe maybe they could be friends 😊
We feel he is!
He has almost a hundred thousand views while all our other videos hardly have one hundred!
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Con espinas???
Sí, las espinas están bien como la tortuga ... especialmente la tortuga del desierto ha desarrollado una proteína en la saliva que disuelve las espinas duras. Muchas gracias por una pregunta increíble.
Yes the thorns are just fine as the tortoise... especially the desert tortoise has evolved a protein in the saliva that dissolves the hard thorns. Thank you so much for an awesome question.
I trust all is still well? That's a cute lawnmower you got there...I want one, but enclosing a full acre against escape is a daunting task...plus my two Russian torts are already eating me out of house and home🤣
For sure! Fencing is a daunting task but the experience is so much better once done right.
We house seven Russian torts and you are right! They eat as much as a horse!
Thanks for seeing Jamie's video! Have the best night!
You don't want to hold his food so high that his neck is pressing against the top of his shell.
This one is new to us.
To us, it is too important to get that tortoise to work his body.
It happens that this particular subspecies of sulcata graze high in bushes.
Surprisingly high in bushes! Hense the high dome shape of the carapace.
Thank you for seeing our video and caring about Jamie and his long-term health!
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How old is he?
Tommy, we adopted Jamie about three years ago from a man who raised him from a small size. While it is difficult to age a tortoise we know him to be at least around forty years old. As you know, this can mean he will live another sixty to even one hundred years!!!!
Thanks for asking about J" Normous! Have the best night!
Sulcata Tortoise (African Spurred Tortoise): Species
Is male or female? :3
Jamie is a male.
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im thinking about geting one should i get a female or a male i need help chooseing
That is not a decision I can help you make, however, I can tell you a few facts for you to consider.
Females are always going to be smaller and lighter than males. MOST are not aggressive.
Males are a more impressive looking specimen for the most part.
For me, I have always loved the sulcata species. I have much respect for them and have never had a reason not to love them.
BUT I have to tell you that we do have some that have gone through people's walls. Both boy and girl I am speaking of. Males are more destructive by far.
If you have twenty acres with a secure perimeter and it is a dream then perhaps a male is a good thought. Especially if you have a passion to see a large tortoise live in your lifetime. Females will cost more if you want a more mature tortoise.
You can often get a male for free if you post a photo of your enclosure and housing as there are many out there.
It is true that they can live for over one hundred years. I do not know exactly how long but I can tell you that we have never had a sulcata die here. Where other species have grave issues far easier. Both boy and girl can live the same amount.
Males probably have less vet bills over the lifespan and will cost less to purchase. Females can become egg-bound, lessening the life span, and potentially breaking your heart.
Makes hump things for no reason and ram people more often.
Thanks for asking!!!
Did I help????
Omg! That’s a huge turtle! 🐢❤️
Tortoise
Awesome
I found one of those in the middle of the rode and brought it any idea on what I should do
You still have it?
You did! I feel horrible that I did not see this message until now!
You should always contact the FWC, county animal control, or us as soon as you see one!
she was scared i could tell
I am not scared of the tortoise but I sure hate the camera!
When did u get jamie? :)
We were donated Jamie by his owner who now works with more rare Indian Star and Burmese Star torts.
Jamie was already massive two years ago when we went to get him but has grown since. He is not even close to full-grown as he has over one hundred years to still live.
We have a video from the first day when he got off the trailer and into his new enclosure. Here is that link, we gave him a treat of a carrot in which he had no problems biting right through! .. ua-cam.com/video/ZrgRNdbW_V8/v-deo.html
Hello, I have a question, what did you give him to eat? Is it a cactus, what is it called?
you can try using a wooden kitchen clamp or chopsticks to feed it with last piece of food
Thanks for the tip! That is the best idea!
How much does he weigh?
J' Normous weighs about two hundred pounds. We are not sure his exact weight but the last time he was weighed he came in at 160!
Two men can not lift him is what I know for sure!
Cool, my grandpa has four of these guys, two of them are about 36 years old, got them in 1985, and two of them are much smaller and younger. The big ones are named Theo and Cleo and the small ones are Champ II and Solo. My grandma also has one that’s the same age, her name is Sahara and she also has a California Desert named Little Bits(born in 2004). I love ‘em and I’ll have to take them once my grandma(currently 76 years old) and grandpa(currently 81 years old) pass away
How cool is that!!!
Most people do not know the history of their tortoise like you!
It is awesome that you want to steward them in the future.
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Huge!
Cool animal!!
Beautiful shell, healthy tortoise!
thanks so much! 😀
Jamie is the best!
Huge! That Sulcata is awesome 🐢
He is really a cool animal and unbelievably large. We are thinking he must be a Sudanese Sulcata.
Crazy Critters Inc. So cool
What kind of cactus is that?
Hey! That cactus is the Opuntia Prickless Prickley Pear. It is high in fiber. Thank you for the great question! Here is more info on the plant species... crazycrittersinc.com/prickly-pears-aka-opuntias-care-and-information/
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How old is he?
Jamie is under thirty years old! Just a teenager in the tortoise life!
??....I just read where you stated he was at least 40 years old.....and now here you say under 30 ??
So you DO feed them cactus without the spikes 🤔
Yes, but even if he gets to the ones that have thorns he eats them with no issues as the sulcata has an enzyme in the mouth that dissolves them.
He’s so cute❤️❤️
I will tell him you said so! Thanks so much! Have the best day!
@@CrazyCrittersInc Hahah thanks and you too!
Those cactus are poky
No, these are prickless prickly pear cactus.
Besides, tortoises, especially the sulcata have evolved an enzyme that dissolves cactus spines so they can actually consume the largest sharpest spikes.
How often do you feed him the cactus?
We feed the cactus two or three times per week. It is easy to do it more often but we feel providing a large variety in the diet is key to good health.
Since we have so many tortoises, we have planted a vast food forest of Opuntia so we can provide this for the long lives of these reptiles.
Thank you for the question! We share more about the diet we provide on our website if you want to check it out.. crazycrittersinc.com/what-is-the-best-diet-for-my-african-sulcata-tortoise/
hes so cut i might get one
Hi Mathew! Thank you! He is so cute!
Just remember that they get so big even though they are so cute. There is almost no fence that can keep Jamie in his enclosure.
Only happiness will make him stay. If we were to forget a need, he will so break out. And he almost broke my leg this week.
There are so many medium or smaller tortoises that are just as fascinating.
@@CrazyCrittersInc ok thanks for the info!
@@CrazyCrittersInc i meant cute
The bigger the bettah!!! 👍🐢❤️
Just so you know I’m Nikki from Facebook group and I just subbed to you. Watching this from my cell phone. It’s an excellent video. Thank you for sharing! 👍🏼💕🌿
Thank you so much for letting us know! You are too kind. We are subbing right back!
@@CrazyCrittersInc Thank you! 😀
Hey I m rakesh from idian . I want SULCATA TORTOISE baby. . Available.
And Sulcata Tortoise (African Spurred Tortoise): Species
Fun videos! 🐢👍❤️
I have two 16 year old males...Kunta and Kinte.
They already weigh over 100 pounds...
Really! That is amazing! Don't they feel heavier than they are, making one hundred feel like one thousand pounds?
Did you raise them from hatchlings to know the age?
The names 💀
Do you know if any legit sulcata adoption websites? I really want a sulcata but don’t want to wait for them to get big
Are you located in Florida Jah?
That’s the whole point of getting something from a baby lol
@@CrazyCrittersInc no I’m in North Carolina right now sadly
@@jonbower268 I’d get a baby but wouldn’t be patient enough for it to get this big
@@jahyeet1137 I asked because our state has an adoption program for these but I do not know about NC.
You can try www.adoptapet.com or post your enclosure on Craigslist because there are many people who feel their torts are getting too big and want to rehome. It is a great way to find a larger sulcata.