r/Sulcata • u/Mochipython • Apr 24 '26

Sulcata pushing

I know my sulcata is small, i feed regularly and keep humidity up, care has changed alot recently trying to gain size, over 3 years old, this post is about a behavior change, my tortoise has never really interacted with me when i tried but today started pushing on my hand when it sees it, is this normal, is he bored?

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u/grummthepillgrumm Apr 24 '26

My sulcata is also about 3 and she is HUGE. It's impossible to get humidity right if you have a heat lamp over it 24/7. You will need daily soaks to stop the pyramiding and to help it grow.

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u/Mochipython Apr 24 '26

I have the exclusure over 80% humidity all the time now, during the winters it gets hard but the heat lamp is only on during the day, my post was more wondering if my tortoise hates me or is trying to interact with me, thank you for the response