I think I have a really unusual tortoise. When he's in his indoor enclosure, he very rarely basks under his UV lamp. Whenever he's outside he has full run of both mine and my neighbours gardens, but he will NEVER lie in the sun. He will go to every length to avoid it, and find every bush or plant he can to hide under.
I've tried placing hides in the sun, but he doesn't use them at all. I also have a hide next to his lamp so he'll feel safe but nope, he chooses his plant pot instead.
Any thoughts/suggestions as to why? Or is he just a tortoise that prefers shade? B-) Im trying to stop him pyramiding but he doesnt really help himself!
I've tried placing hides in the sun, but he doesn't use them at all. I also have a hide next to his lamp so he'll feel safe but nope, he chooses his plant pot instead.
Any thoughts/suggestions as to why? Or is he just a tortoise that prefers shade? B-) Im trying to stop him pyramiding but he doesnt really help himself!