qwerty145
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I am a first time owner and just got 2 indian star tortoises, they were smaller than I expected so their tortoise table is perhaps too big. Should I block off part of it ? Or will they learn where to get heat at night and as well as during the day?
Also what is an acceptable amount of time to leave them alone for holidays etc ? I have set everything up on timers and have a water bowl with a water reservoir which automatically refills, I also have a lot of food in their enclosure, dried flowers etc. I am in the process of growing some trays of wild plants for a constant fresh food source. Taking all this in account would it be possible to leave them for a week ? Or should I take them with me if I go away ? Which would disturb them less ? I want to be a responsible owner so whatever is best for them i will do. I have prepared their set up so I don't have to intervene too much especially as they get used to their surroundings as i don't want to stress them. They do not enjoy being bathed, is this something I must do or can I get away without doing it ? Will they learn where their water source is ?
Also what is an acceptable amount of time to leave them alone for holidays etc ? I have set everything up on timers and have a water bowl with a water reservoir which automatically refills, I also have a lot of food in their enclosure, dried flowers etc. I am in the process of growing some trays of wild plants for a constant fresh food source. Taking all this in account would it be possible to leave them for a week ? Or should I take them with me if I go away ? Which would disturb them less ? I want to be a responsible owner so whatever is best for them i will do. I have prepared their set up so I don't have to intervene too much especially as they get used to their surroundings as i don't want to stress them. They do not enjoy being bathed, is this something I must do or can I get away without doing it ? Will they learn where their water source is ?
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