HoneyBea23
Member
Hi everyone!
I am wondering if I can get some feedback to put my mind at rest. My 1.5 year old indoor Hermann's tortoise has been yawning somewhat frequently over the past couple days, but mostly when they are underneath their basking light. I noticed it on Sunday and again today when both days were very grey and rainy... Do you think that indoor tortoises can sense outdoor weather changes like this? Also, the substrate can become a bit dusty under the basking light -- so I am wondering if this may also be a cause? They are otherwise very active and bright eyed with a large appetite and have cleared nostrils -- I even held them up to my face to see if I could feel their breath which I could! Do any of you have any advice to give me? It would make a massive difference hearing your inputs.
Ambient temperature: 25 degrees C
Basking temperature: 35 degrees C
Humidity: 40-55%
Substrate: coco coir
I am wondering if I can get some feedback to put my mind at rest. My 1.5 year old indoor Hermann's tortoise has been yawning somewhat frequently over the past couple days, but mostly when they are underneath their basking light. I noticed it on Sunday and again today when both days were very grey and rainy... Do you think that indoor tortoises can sense outdoor weather changes like this? Also, the substrate can become a bit dusty under the basking light -- so I am wondering if this may also be a cause? They are otherwise very active and bright eyed with a large appetite and have cleared nostrils -- I even held them up to my face to see if I could feel their breath which I could! Do any of you have any advice to give me? It would make a massive difference hearing your inputs.
Ambient temperature: 25 degrees C
Basking temperature: 35 degrees C
Humidity: 40-55%
Substrate: coco coir