is this normal?

vadas

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Hi guys! so if you've seen any of my other posts you'll know that I have added a 7-year-old Russian tortoise a few months ago. it's starting to get to summer where I am. And I've noticed that Ellie has been spending more time hiding in her borough. IDK if she's sleeping or just resting or whatever. is this normal??? should I be concerned
I bring her outside for sunshine when it's not like blisteringly hot and I bring out a bowl of water for her so she can cool down. but should I be concerned that she likes to spend so much time in her borough?
please help!
 

COmtnLady

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Please show us some pictures of her and her habitat(s) - indoors and outside.
What are the temps and humidity she is living in?
Is she in her own enclosure or are there other torts around? (Are they sharing an enclosure, can she see others?)
Has she spent time in the enclosure or is it pretty new to her?



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Tom

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... what the lady from Colorado said. We need more info about what the enclosure looks like, how big the enclosure is, and what sort of furniture and shade is in there.
 
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