Bathing my tortoise

[rebeccamurray]

Hi people a have just my horsefield tortoise 2 days ago and I am planning on bathing her tonight. I was just wondering if anyone has any good tips for me as this is my first tortoise and it really don't no much about her. Thanks

 

[Tom]

Use a tall sided opaque tub. Make the water about a third to half way up the tortoises body. I would do this first thing in the morning before the tortoise is warmed up and active. Get and KEEP the water around 90 degrees. Use a thermometer to check this, don't go by "feel". If she poops, dump and refresh with clean warm water. 10-20 minutes is all you should need. If she is a baby, I'd do it every day or every other. For an adult once or twice a week should be fine in most cases. For a new tortoise I would start with every day for a week or two, to make sure she is hydrated, in case things were less than ideal in her previous home.

 

[rebeccamurray]

Ok thank you I will do that now thanks