JNF
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I adopted Frankie two summers ago when he was left behind by his family. I've learned how to care for him by reading threads on the TF and reading articles. Frankie seems to be doing just fine, but it is unrealistic for him to spend much time outdoors in Washington state due to the climate. His habitat is a kiddie pool with a tortoise lamp, substrate, water ramp, food bowl and a place to hide. He has enough substrate to burrow himself in which is most of the year. I give him a bath 2 x week where he will soak for 10-15 minutes in lukewarm water. He eats 2-3 x per week: Romaine, raddichio, rose petals and leaves, dandelions, pansies, etc. I also sprinkle a combination of Zoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Food and T-Rex Tortoise Dry Formula. He loves eating the latter.
I read that Greeks should not be picked up too often so I only do so when I bathe him and to let him run around during the two warm months outside (w/supervision) so he can eat the grasses, weeks, and soak up the sunshine. The other months he wanders around my enclosed living room 2-4 hours at a time. He is inquisitive and has quite the personality.
My concern is that as of late, he is more nocturnal and races around his kiddie pool or in an enclosed room non-stop for a few hours before he burrows down for 1-2 days. He seems just fine, but his activity level is something new and I wonder if I should be concern. I also do not know what it means when he stretches his neck out and makes a "croaking" gesture with his neck without making a sound.
I would appreciate any insights or thoughts. Thank you!
I read that Greeks should not be picked up too often so I only do so when I bathe him and to let him run around during the two warm months outside (w/supervision) so he can eat the grasses, weeks, and soak up the sunshine. The other months he wanders around my enclosed living room 2-4 hours at a time. He is inquisitive and has quite the personality.
My concern is that as of late, he is more nocturnal and races around his kiddie pool or in an enclosed room non-stop for a few hours before he burrows down for 1-2 days. He seems just fine, but his activity level is something new and I wonder if I should be concern. I also do not know what it means when he stretches his neck out and makes a "croaking" gesture with his neck without making a sound.
I would appreciate any insights or thoughts. Thank you!
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