I'm back with a question about Digger: Got him late spring from PetSmart. Vet tells me he is about 10 years old. I am guessing this means he has hibernated in the past. Built an outdoor habitat mid summer and he spent 24/7 out there until temps dropped to mid 60's here in OK. I have brought him into indoor digs. Even before that he started digging in more as temps got cooler and was less active.
NOW: he is asleep inside. I have been waking him every 2 days for soak, poop and food. He eats good and goes right back to sleep. If temps get into 80's, I take him out in the yard for awhile. Indoor daytime temps are high 80's, I keep humidity up. He gets 14 hours of light. Ordered UVA/UVB bulb that has not arrived yet. Presently working with heat bulb and light bulb. He seems his old self when he is awake.
QUESTIONs: 1. Is this acceptable? 2. Should I wake him more often? 3. Should I not wake him at all? and let him wake on his own? 4. Would it help to spend more social time with him?
I'm new at this and want reassurance all is well.
Thanks all!
NOW: he is asleep inside. I have been waking him every 2 days for soak, poop and food. He eats good and goes right back to sleep. If temps get into 80's, I take him out in the yard for awhile. Indoor daytime temps are high 80's, I keep humidity up. He gets 14 hours of light. Ordered UVA/UVB bulb that has not arrived yet. Presently working with heat bulb and light bulb. He seems his old self when he is awake.
QUESTIONs: 1. Is this acceptable? 2. Should I wake him more often? 3. Should I not wake him at all? and let him wake on his own? 4. Would it help to spend more social time with him?
I'm new at this and want reassurance all is well.
Thanks all!