shelby47493
New Member
I created this account just now to ask some questions.
I was given a desert tortoise almost two years ago. It was a surprise that I wasn't ready for. He is pretty big and I usually put him in the backyard on sunny days. I did research here and there, but unfortunately the tortoise was never my first priority. I want to do better, so today I cleaned up his indoor enclosure and did a bit of research and online shopping. I had a humidity gauge but I'm pretty sure it's broken, so I'm getting a new one. I am having trouble finding out what the ideal humidity is for desert tortoises. Also, should I be keeping the substrate damp? I have been soaking him a couple times per week in the sink. I don't put water in his enclosure because substrate ends up in it and I haven't been able to find a good dish that he can fit in.
Please don't judge me. I know that I have not been doing a great job, but I am trying to do better. Thanks for any advice!
I was given a desert tortoise almost two years ago. It was a surprise that I wasn't ready for. He is pretty big and I usually put him in the backyard on sunny days. I did research here and there, but unfortunately the tortoise was never my first priority. I want to do better, so today I cleaned up his indoor enclosure and did a bit of research and online shopping. I had a humidity gauge but I'm pretty sure it's broken, so I'm getting a new one. I am having trouble finding out what the ideal humidity is for desert tortoises. Also, should I be keeping the substrate damp? I have been soaking him a couple times per week in the sink. I don't put water in his enclosure because substrate ends up in it and I haven't been able to find a good dish that he can fit in.
Please don't judge me. I know that I have not been doing a great job, but I am trying to do better. Thanks for any advice!