Laura:

My hatchling does the same thing. I was concerned at first because of this too but I started checking in on him more often on the weekends and I now know when he wakes up and sleeps. Mine was born in July and he still is a sleeping beauty so not to worry. Also, the movement of "pumping" or i call it hiccuping is normal. Usually it happens, I found, when the tortoise senses your presence near them- its just them being anxious. Titan was like this when I first got him but then after he got use to me it became less and less. I would suggest making his feeding/ cage cleaning / and bathing a solid routine so he gets use to you. I didn't have one down at first and it made him more nervous but when I did this more consistently he is much more calm. Good luck with the baby! I'm sure your little one will be a mover and shaker in no time

Katherine

Hi Danny,

I have the heat lamp at right end, and uv at left end. Should I put the second basking lamp that you suggest in the middle. Maybe it be better to get one of those mercury vapor lamps plus the 25 watt lamp? You know I have them in a modified viv environment (sliding doors have been removed, masking tape at bottom, soil/sand substrate. ) Does this set-up tend enough towards a tort table? Please tell me if you think that I should change the set up as can sell tank on ebay to a lizard - its no problem - I want them to be as happy and healthy as possible.

Sorry for all the questions. I will be happy one I have them set-up correctly.

Cheers


Laura