jhb
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- Apr 13, 2014
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Hello all,
I am very new to the world of tortoise owning, and my tortoise is very new to the world. I have a 5 month old horsfield, which I have owned for just 3 days now.
Obviously this being my first ever tortoise, and the fact he is a baby, I am overly worried I am going to or have done something wrong !
There is a 100w UV/basking lamp in the main table area, and a low heat mat with a glass top in the floor of the hide, with soft shredded paper for bedding.
I leave a selection of fresh iceberg, rocket and mangetout all chopped small for him. And fresh water in his purpose dish of course.
Take that as a little overview of his current care regime.
The main reason I am posting, is because he seems to be sleeping a lot in his hide, not eating or spending any time around other parts of the table.
I know it is only day 3, but I am a newbie, and I want to make sure he is comfortable and happy ! Also, when he is out I can observe him, he seems to bob his head and front legs in and out slightly, this may be normal, but just incase .. !
Any advice or comments is much appreciated, thanks !
Jake.
I am very new to the world of tortoise owning, and my tortoise is very new to the world. I have a 5 month old horsfield, which I have owned for just 3 days now.
Obviously this being my first ever tortoise, and the fact he is a baby, I am overly worried I am going to or have done something wrong !
There is a 100w UV/basking lamp in the main table area, and a low heat mat with a glass top in the floor of the hide, with soft shredded paper for bedding.
I leave a selection of fresh iceberg, rocket and mangetout all chopped small for him. And fresh water in his purpose dish of course.
Take that as a little overview of his current care regime.
The main reason I am posting, is because he seems to be sleeping a lot in his hide, not eating or spending any time around other parts of the table.
I know it is only day 3, but I am a newbie, and I want to make sure he is comfortable and happy ! Also, when he is out I can observe him, he seems to bob his head and front legs in and out slightly, this may be normal, but just incase .. !
Any advice or comments is much appreciated, thanks !
Jake.