ZappCatt
New Member
Aloha all,
This is an amazing resource, I have introduced myself in the general area, but I actually only own an Ornate Box turtle so far.
I know for the Tortoises, the ramped water bowl is a no-no since they can easily overturn themselves. My question is regarding Box Turtles. Is this an issue for them also? I have 1(and 1 which leaks so will be going back) and my turtle has never gotten overturned using the ramp.
She also has one of those half-log hides, and THAT Is what causes her to be overturned. She is constantly climing up and over it(even though there is plenty of room to go past, or tries to force her way on the short side so half on the log and half clawing at the wall(lovely sound of course).
Should I be super worried about either of those items? If so, do you have thoughts on how to prevent her from climbing over the top of the log. We find her overturned a few times a year here at the house, but when she was watched by a family member on our vacation, they mentioned she was overturning herself 3 times a day for the first few days.
Thanks for any suggestions
This is an amazing resource, I have introduced myself in the general area, but I actually only own an Ornate Box turtle so far.
I know for the Tortoises, the ramped water bowl is a no-no since they can easily overturn themselves. My question is regarding Box Turtles. Is this an issue for them also? I have 1(and 1 which leaks so will be going back) and my turtle has never gotten overturned using the ramp.
She also has one of those half-log hides, and THAT Is what causes her to be overturned. She is constantly climing up and over it(even though there is plenty of room to go past, or tries to force her way on the short side so half on the log and half clawing at the wall(lovely sound of course).
Should I be super worried about either of those items? If so, do you have thoughts on how to prevent her from climbing over the top of the log. We find her overturned a few times a year here at the house, but when she was watched by a family member on our vacation, they mentioned she was overturning herself 3 times a day for the first few days.
Thanks for any suggestions