Frantastic
New Member
Hi all.
So I've had little Fran for a couple of months now and after overcoming a nasty bout of worms, finally growing in size again, putting on weight properly, having an enclosure overhaul and generally doing very well since coming to me, I'm a little worried about her.
She seems to be sleeping an awful lot during the day time. Given that it's summer here currently (Wales, UK) and heat shouldn't be an issue (her enclosure temperatures are usually around 30-31c and 35-36% humidity), it seems a little worrying that she's only awake for a few hours before she scuttles off into her bedroom and nods off again. Sometimes she'll be awake for another few hours in the afternoon or evening.
I'm a little worried that the enclosure isn't suitable for her. I've bought everything I can to keep her comfortable and she has a 100w bulb on for 12 hours a day, as well as a UV bulb because there isn't a lot of natural light in my bedsit. There's not much wind either but I do try to open the windows to let some fresh air in whenever I can. I'm also not sure if her 'drawer' is actually big enough or stimulating enough for her. I've been told torts don't really like change and are unsettled by it but I do try to include a few new sticks, rocks and layouts every few weeks as she loves to climb. Lately though, she's just been getting more lethargic, less curious and even less active.
Am I doing something wrong? Any advice would be appreciated. I just want to give Fran a nice, happy little life. Pics of her 'drawer' below.
Also, please excuse the mess. I'm cleaning her out today.
So I've had little Fran for a couple of months now and after overcoming a nasty bout of worms, finally growing in size again, putting on weight properly, having an enclosure overhaul and generally doing very well since coming to me, I'm a little worried about her.
She seems to be sleeping an awful lot during the day time. Given that it's summer here currently (Wales, UK) and heat shouldn't be an issue (her enclosure temperatures are usually around 30-31c and 35-36% humidity), it seems a little worrying that she's only awake for a few hours before she scuttles off into her bedroom and nods off again. Sometimes she'll be awake for another few hours in the afternoon or evening.
I'm a little worried that the enclosure isn't suitable for her. I've bought everything I can to keep her comfortable and she has a 100w bulb on for 12 hours a day, as well as a UV bulb because there isn't a lot of natural light in my bedsit. There's not much wind either but I do try to open the windows to let some fresh air in whenever I can. I'm also not sure if her 'drawer' is actually big enough or stimulating enough for her. I've been told torts don't really like change and are unsettled by it but I do try to include a few new sticks, rocks and layouts every few weeks as she loves to climb. Lately though, she's just been getting more lethargic, less curious and even less active.
Am I doing something wrong? Any advice would be appreciated. I just want to give Fran a nice, happy little life. Pics of her 'drawer' below.
Also, please excuse the mess. I'm cleaning her out today.
