Audrey27
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my baby tortoise has started wondering his viv at night when the lights are out is this normal
Yes it is dark but don't no what temp is at night how do I check and if it's to cool will that make him come out moreIt's not uncommon for them to go walkabout at night.
Is the viv dark at night? It should be. Your tort needs complete darkness to sleep.
What temperatures do you have?
Yes loldid you mean wandering instead of wondering?
did you mean wandering instead of wondering?
If it's cold then your tort is inactive. Your tort will only be active with warmth.Yes it is dark but don't no what temp is at night how do I check and if it's to cool will that make him come out more
Ok thank you il will post some photos tomorrow I don't want to disturb my tortoise nowIf it's cold then your tort is inactive. Your tort will only be active with warmth.
The enclosure lights may be off, but is the room dark?
Use a min/max thermometer to find out what temperature it is with the lights off. You can find out the overnight low easily then.
Photos of your enclosure and lights may help us to help you.
Would this be the thermometer I would needOk thank you il will post some photos tomorrow I don't want to disturb my tortoise now
Yes. Perfect. 80 everywhere in his emclosure is the lowest temp for a baby. 100 shell height is basking temp.Would this be the thermometer I would need
Hermann's tortoises, as well as other Testudo species should not be kept in temperatures as consistently high as 80 degrees. Whether as a baby or an adult, it doesn't matter. Temperate climate species, which include Hermann's and most other Testudo species need cooler temperatures at night than during the daytime to maintain a normal activity pattern. Day to night temperature differential should be 15-20 degrees. Daytime temperatures should not be above 82 degrees except directly under a basking source which should be 90-100 degrees for small tortoises, slightly higher for larger adults. Night time temperatures should be in the 55-62 degrees with as high as 65 being acceptable.Yes. Perfect. 80 everywhere in his emclosure is the lowest temp for a baby. 100 shell height is basking temp.
Here are some photos of tubby and his enclosureYes. Perfect. 80 everywhere in his emclosure is the lowest temp for a baby. 100 shell height is basking temp.
Here are some photos of tubby and his enclosure
The care sheet is primarily for Russians, which are much more sensitive to humidity.@GBtortoises
In a high humidity environment that is recommended for babies, should temperatures be allowed to drop so low at night?
This sticky, like Tom's version, suggests otherwise
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/
im in the UK do u no where I could purchase this coco choir.I bought this substance with my viv and tortoise the reptile dealer said this was ok for my Herman tortoise and what can I do if my enclosure is to dryThe only issues I see is the enclosure is very dry. Too dry for a baby. It would make me nervous to lower temps at night keeping high humidity but I don't have that specific type tortoise.
Also, the dirt has little white things in it which I've heard are bad for tortoises. Most here use Coco choir for substrate.
Do you mean just from my garden and how often would it need cleaned out because I imagine it would smellI've always used normal dirt with sods of grass and weeds. It can't get too dry since you have to water the plants regularly.
Whatever substrate you use, it should be deep enough for the tortoise to burrow into.
By the way, your baby is extremely cute.