LaRue
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- Jul 2, 2016
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I haven't posted in awhile, but I'm here daily reading. Still I just can't seem to get our Tortoise Rocky (5") in a safe environment. Today I had him outside in what we thought was a totally safe spot. Yet he managed to flipped over on his back. It was no longer then 2 hours since checking on him. Looking around I believe he simply got up on the wall (house slab) and tipped over all by himself. Ground is flat mud there. He stays in this mud, eatting the grass at the edge. How can I prevent this? I image he could do this inside too. I can't believe everyone is watching their torts more closely. I just don't know what to do with him. He paces in his cage, thought his Temps are good, 79 to 80 degrees, spot light 90 to 92. Humid 75 to 80%. He can't see out either enclosure. Outside he eats and seems content, hot and humid here, plenty to eat. We were leaving him out 8 hours a day, checking every 2 hours or less, but now I'm worried if he's hurt, and will he flip over again.