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Hello again,
Haven't posted for quite awhile and I need some questions answered.
Last time I was on, I had 5 DT's that were adopted last year. This was the first year (winter) they have been outside in thier enclosure. I did lose one this summer but the remaining 4 burrowed and have not been out since early November.
A little history before I ask my question. When I moved them to their enclosure, one of them immediately went to work digging a burrow between the fence and the sod that I put down. She (I assume) dug a good size burrow but as I watered the area, I had to try and maintain that burrow without flooding. It was finally abandoned and the grass grew nicely over it and the 4 dug new burrows in their other areas.
Fast forward to early this week. It's been warm in AZ and I have been checking daily for any activity. Wednesday, one of the kids was out and looked a little groggy, I did not disturb him/her, made sure the water was full and put out a little snack just in case. Later that evening, he/she was gone and I assumed had gone back to their burrow. Next morning, I notice that where the original burrow (next to fence and grass) was opened up, dirt piled all around it but I could not see down in it. I looked for tracks but could not identiy any. Now this morning, I go out to check and lo and behold, the hole is covered up with the dirt that was around it and it now appears to be some sort of drag marks in the dirt.
Whew, long story for short question: Could it be that this particular tort was pregnant and prepared her den early last year, woke up, went and redug the burrow and laid her eggs. Or could she have laid them last year and was going to check them. I'm kinda confused right now.
Also, I have been checking the other burrows to make sure that they have not caved in but when should I really start to worry about the other kids?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.
Peace,
The Chuckster
Haven't posted for quite awhile and I need some questions answered.
Last time I was on, I had 5 DT's that were adopted last year. This was the first year (winter) they have been outside in thier enclosure. I did lose one this summer but the remaining 4 burrowed and have not been out since early November.
A little history before I ask my question. When I moved them to their enclosure, one of them immediately went to work digging a burrow between the fence and the sod that I put down. She (I assume) dug a good size burrow but as I watered the area, I had to try and maintain that burrow without flooding. It was finally abandoned and the grass grew nicely over it and the 4 dug new burrows in their other areas.
Fast forward to early this week. It's been warm in AZ and I have been checking daily for any activity. Wednesday, one of the kids was out and looked a little groggy, I did not disturb him/her, made sure the water was full and put out a little snack just in case. Later that evening, he/she was gone and I assumed had gone back to their burrow. Next morning, I notice that where the original burrow (next to fence and grass) was opened up, dirt piled all around it but I could not see down in it. I looked for tracks but could not identiy any. Now this morning, I go out to check and lo and behold, the hole is covered up with the dirt that was around it and it now appears to be some sort of drag marks in the dirt.
Whew, long story for short question: Could it be that this particular tort was pregnant and prepared her den early last year, woke up, went and redug the burrow and laid her eggs. Or could she have laid them last year and was going to check them. I'm kinda confused right now.
Also, I have been checking the other burrows to make sure that they have not caved in but when should I really start to worry about the other kids?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.
Peace,
The Chuckster