Im sure glad I dug them up, they were only 2 feet deep and about 5 feet long with a few bends in the burrow. The Burrow was not del enough to keep them safe from the elements the water was damp and cold. They are currently boxed up.
Thank you thank you!!! I love my DT's. :tort::<3:
Thank you for responding... My husband and I will get them out of there now! Didn't see my digging up tortoises for my birthday !! hahaha
Thanks again!!
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Should I keep them completely separated ?
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