2 yr old soaking?

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argus333

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i have 2.5 yr old sulcata i soak him once a week for 15 minutes. i keep his pen damp and spry it every morning hes on cypress mulch. should i soak him more?
 

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I have a almost two year old leopard. I soak every other day for 20 minutes. Tom, I believe soaks his more then once a week until they are about 8 inches. I would soak a little more often and for about 20-30 minutes. Maybe 3 times a week. If he's eight inches, then the once a week is probably fine. When mine gets that big, I will cut down to once or twice a week.
 

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I say if you can and it likes it, why not.. My 7 year old Sully really does not like being lifted or soaked.
 

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Depends in his size, like Barb said. I soak them daily until around 400 grams, then I cut them back gradually by skipping occasional days here and there. Once they hit 8-10" and I move them outside, how often I soak depends on the weather. Once a week in hot weather, less in cold weather when they aren't all that active.
 

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ya he hates it hell drink like 5 mins then just fight to get out the whole time. my leopards will just chill for 30 mins no problem.
 
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