keeps eyes closed and chipped beak

[Tom]

Different tortoises seem to prefer different temperatures. Most of mine do fine between 85 and 95.

 

[teresaf]

So that I don't relay the wrong info...isn't it about 95f soak temp for all the species?

 

[Tom]

So that I don't relay the wrong info...isn't it about 95f soak temp for all the species?

Different individuals sometimes have different preferences.

Me personally? I just soak them and it is what it is. All of mine get used to it and none of them are bothered regardless of water temp or depth, or time of day.

 

[AnimalLady]

I just started soaking. I didn't check the temp. I used the same method as bathing a baby... warm, but not ouch warm, ya know? This is good, right?

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I just started soaking.

Update us please…

 

[AnimalLady]

Update us please…

I think he really likes it. I did not keep adjusting the temp, so I placed him somewhat in the sun so the water could maintain temp. He kinda just sprawls out, on Sunday he pooped in the water 3 times, so I had to change it 3 times! I thought that was a bit much, but he was happy lol.

Here he is Do I need to put more water?

 

[Nephelle]

I think he really likes it. I did not keep adjusting the temp, so I placed him somewhat in the sun so the water could maintain temp. He kinda just sprawls out, on Sunday he pooped in the water 3 times, so I had to change it 3 times! I thought that was a bit much, but he was happy lol.

Here he is Do I need to put more water?

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Give him a roll of duct tape, a paperclip and 15 minutes, and Mac will turn that bowl into a hot tub!