How long can I leave my tort alone?

TortNZ

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Hi

My work is sending me on a course and I was wondering how long I can leave my tort alone.
Would leave her UVB lamp on and heating Matt but the basking lamp would be off.
 

jsheffield

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Hi

My work is sending me on a course and I was wondering how long I can leave my tort alone.
Would leave her UVB lamp on and heating Matt but the basking lamp would be off.
I've left my torts alone for as long as ten days.

Jamie
 

TammyJ

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Totally depends! On a lot of things like temperatures, water supply, food supply etc.
If there is a power cut what then? Etc. etc.
Suppose he falls over on his back and can't get up? Etc.
Will your 98 year old neighbor give an eye? Etc.
 

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#truth

I have everything on thermostats and timers, we have a backup generator on the house, and there's a neighbor who can stop in to save the day if the enclosure temperatures drop and the system sends me a text/email.

Given all of those things, I don't worry about leaving my torts alone for a week and a half...

Jamie
 

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TortNZ, if you have the kind of setup and support system that jsheffield has for their tortoise, it is more likely that your tortoise will be OK left "alone". Maybe if you don't, then it would be better to find someone responsible and capable, to take care of it while you are away.
 

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Is Pothos acceptable for a Russian tortoise to eat? Someone mentioned that they leave (no pun intended) pothos for their tortoise when going on vacation.
Please advise!

thanks.

Hi

My work is sending me on a course and I was wondering how long I can leave my tort alone.
Would leave her UVB lamp on and heating Matt but the basking lamp would be off.
 
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