dry skin on my sulcata

[kel]

hi all this is my first post, i am new to keeping torts, i have a sulcata wich i have been told is 8 months old, loves its food and is very lively.
i also add lime flour daily to his/her food and nutrobal 4 times a week,

tommy (yep its an original name) has become a part of the family, the kids love him,btw they also named him i am concerned as tommys head seems to be very dry and flakey, is this normal ? any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks.

[Andy b 1]

yeah thats normal, all reptiles do it

[Tina]

Hi Kel to RFUK.

He's just shedding his skin... all absolutely normal. Would love to see pics of Tommy if you have any.

[fantapants]

the dry skin on his head will be kept to a minimum if you spray him with a water bottle evry day and bath him once a week. even though he is an african tortoise he will still appreciate the moisture and humidity for a few minutes. my big sulc billy used to love being hosed down in the garden. he would wallow in the mud given a chance!

[kel]

hi thanks for the advice folks here are the pics of tommy

[Andy b 1]

you do know how big it will get dont you?

[kel]

yes i do , making plans already for his future, its like having another kid, with hinsight maybe i should of got a leo, however im commited now and we all love him, so only the best for tommy!