My question. Pretty much spells it out above. The reason though I'm asking is this. It's chilly outside today. Sun in and out, mostly out. My tortoises are old enough I believe, 4 1/2 year leopards to figure it out for themselves if they want to go out or stay in.
Last night big storm and part of their yard floods. One of the leopards chooses to lay in the water. At the moment the sun is not out and it's about 69-70 degrees with cool wind.
Should I let them stay in the water or is it possible they don't know it's too cold?
I'm baffled by them doing this. This is the second time. However, the first time it's wasn't as cold, but wasn't near as hot as I thought it would have to be, before they would want to lay in it.
They can go into their heated shed anytime and bask under lights to heat up.
Temp gun says water is 64 top or tort is 71 that's with the sun being back out only about 2-3 minutes but is still out. The tort looks might comfy too.
@Tom @Yvonne G @tortadise @ALDABRAMAN @Jacqui All experienced opinions welcomed please.
Last night big storm and part of their yard floods. One of the leopards chooses to lay in the water. At the moment the sun is not out and it's about 69-70 degrees with cool wind.
Should I let them stay in the water or is it possible they don't know it's too cold?
I'm baffled by them doing this. This is the second time. However, the first time it's wasn't as cold, but wasn't near as hot as I thought it would have to be, before they would want to lay in it.
They can go into their heated shed anytime and bask under lights to heat up.
Temp gun says water is 64 top or tort is 71 that's with the sun being back out only about 2-3 minutes but is still out. The tort looks might comfy too.
@Tom @Yvonne G @tortadise @ALDABRAMAN @Jacqui All experienced opinions welcomed please.
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