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My tortoise hasn't urinated since coming out of hibernation 4 days ago. Should I be worried?

I wasn't going to, he's 5 years old now and this would be his first. We live in Scotland so obviously it's getting cold now and I've seen a change in his behaviour. More lethargic than normal

Should I soak my tortoise during hibernation?

How to prepare my Marginated Tortoise for hibernation. This is my first time and really worried about him

Hiya. I have a 5yr old male weighing in at 1500g, is that a healthy weight?

Thank you Alex

Hi everyone. I have a three year old male. I haven't hibernated him yet and am extremely anxious about his first time. And was wondering if it is absolutely necessary to do this with a domesticated bred pet. Looking forward to other carers concerns about this.

I'm a concerned carer. I have a 2 year old Marginated Tortoise male. I've been plagued by tiny flies mostly around his table. His urine is very pungent and he's terrible at drinking from his dish. So I soak him twice a day hoping he's managing to absorb some fluids. Is there anything available...

Thanks! That's a relief and thanks for your help 👍🏻

I have a 2yr old Marginated Tortoise. Recently he/she hitches himself up to wee and I've noticed that there's what appears to be his inside protruding while urinating and goes back inside his tail once finished. Is that normal?

It's more like gasping with his tongue protruding slightly

It's a large tortoise table. He's usually out more than basking. He'll either chill in a small hide or he loves snuggles with my hubby and myself. But the slight gasping only happens with me.

Hi everyone! I've noticed sometimes if my 2yr old Marginated Tortoise will open his mouth slightly, poke his tongue out slightly and the best way I can explain it is he sounds as if he's gasping. Any ideas?

Hi everyone! Just a random question. Do young Marginated Tortoises sleep with their heads out?