I just got Scarlett last fall.
What was Scarlett's history before you got her? How much outside time did she have previously?
I just got Scarlett last fall.
I have no info. All I know is her owner passed last summer and her sister dumped all of her tortoises at a local pet store. I was told the previous owner had her for 15 years so assume she is at least 16 now.What was Scarlett's history before you got her? How much outside time did she have previously?
She walks back to her box each time I take her out. LolToday had great weather. Did Scarlet walk around more today?
Are you sure she's just not going back in her box and laughing at you?She walks back to her box each time I take her out. Lol
I leave her be after setting her out.Do you watch her when she's out? Or do you leave her to it? Big humans watching can be intimidating and tortoises very, very slow on the uptake about what is and isn't safe.
She came out briefly on her own today. I think she will adjust in her own time. She is eating and pooping so...I think I would try the Toughlove method, especially when you're around. You can sit on your deck and just watch what she does.
She came out briefly on her own today. I think she will adjust in her own time. She is eating and pooping so...
It is a surprise to walk in there n see her out. I kinda freeze n just back out. She knows me well though n I know she is not afraid of me. Outside though it is like she doesn't want to be caught softening her resolve to not like this enclosure. She must remain firm in her fit.
Lol. She knows she makes the calls. One of the advantages of being a tortoise. No One can make you do anything.FOR GAWD'S SAKE DON'T LET HER SEE THAT YOU SEE HER OUT. You're gonna blow it....LOL Let her think she is making the calls!!