Labsue
New Member
I have a 30+ . CA desert tortoise that woke up from an over 4 month hibernation on 3/12...(kept in box in garage). Took him outside and, as usual he had low activity...but last evening a light rain started and he was moving around trying to drink some of the water and making a short odd guttural sound. I gave him some water and that seemed to help a little.
Because he was acting a little weird and it was cold (<50) outside and wet, I put him in a new box and brought him inside. I'm concerned the cold and or wet weather could cause a RI. But now he seems to be just sleeping (I keep checking for movement to be sure he's alive!). My main question is, should I put him outside when it's cold, and just bring him in at night? I don't remember ever having to deal with this before...it's always been plenty warm...and no rain.
Should I soak him now? How concerned should I be about the cold weather? I feel really dumb!!
Any advice would be deeply appreciated...
Because he was acting a little weird and it was cold (<50) outside and wet, I put him in a new box and brought him inside. I'm concerned the cold and or wet weather could cause a RI. But now he seems to be just sleeping (I keep checking for movement to be sure he's alive!). My main question is, should I put him outside when it's cold, and just bring him in at night? I don't remember ever having to deal with this before...it's always been plenty warm...and no rain.
Should I soak him now? How concerned should I be about the cold weather? I feel really dumb!!
Any advice would be deeply appreciated...