Fl@sh
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The leopard tortoises don't get stunted in an environment that isn't humid. I've seen them at the Kruger National Park. Its dry as a bone there but there is always water somewhere for drinking. Although torts have to trek kilometres for it, it's still available. Humid is for smooth she'll growth maybe but I can assure you it's not their natural climate. Also in winter the Kruger gets to about -5 C and they survive. Obviously none of us just want our tortoises to just survive. Just know that they are quite hardy.
Dry conditions do not stunt growth only when there is no water to drink do they suffer. Also I read alot in this forum about temps 105 degree. You guys do know that it rarely reaches 35 degrees in the wild. Mostly around 30.
Sunlight or proper uvb and correct heat with a mist here and there is perfectly fine. Sunlight is a must for me. At least 4 times or so a week. The torts have more energy and their digestive system works and thrives off them walking around. This also leads to increased appetite and thus grazing on grass.
Dry conditions do not stunt growth only when there is no water to drink do they suffer. Also I read alot in this forum about temps 105 degree. You guys do know that it rarely reaches 35 degrees in the wild. Mostly around 30.
Sunlight or proper uvb and correct heat with a mist here and there is perfectly fine. Sunlight is a must for me. At least 4 times or so a week. The torts have more energy and their digestive system works and thrives off them walking around. This also leads to increased appetite and thus grazing on grass.
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