How do you bathe a Herman's/ Russian tortoise?

Chickenduck

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So I just got my new pet tortoise and he looks a little dry but I'm not sure how to bathe him for sure. Thanks. :D
 

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Here's some pictures.
 

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Get a plastic tub(or use your sink-just wash it afterwards) put enough warm(90-95f) water in it to cover the seam of his shell. Let him sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Keep the water warm. A bath is really just a wading pool. I always make sure to get my tortoises shells completely wet though.
 
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