Burrowing Baby

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

My little guy keeps digging trenches. This one looks like he was going too fast and crashed.

 

[lismar79]

So cute. Does he have a hide box too?

 

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

Yes. He has a "humid hide" but he seems to prefer making his own.

 

[Angel Carrion]

Oh my god that's adorable. And your description of a "crash" seems very true!

 

[Gillian M]

A very sweet little tort - GOD bless.

And a very warm welcome to the forum.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Super photo.
I love the curved trench and then "bunk!"
Beautiful tortoise.

 

[Yvonne G]

Your little baby might have an easier job burying himself if you use a softer substrate. The cypress mulch is ok, and I use it too, however, for babies I use small grade orchid bark. You can also use coco coir.

 

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

Your little baby might have an easier job burying himself if you use a softer substrate. The cypress mulch is ok, and I use it too, however, for babies I use small grade orchid bark. You can also use coco coir.

Thanks Yvonne. On your advice, I've ordered some of the orchid bark and we mix some coco coir in too -- it's just not all that visible. Thus far, this has been the best substrate for holding in my humidity.

 

[Speedy-1]

Ha Ha ! Glad to hear Speedy is not the only "digger" .