How often do I bathe hatchlings?

[Janelle Green]

Hi I just got 2 Russian tortoise babies they will be 1 years old December 5th. I was wondering how often should I bathe them and how long should they soak?Owner told me she bathed them once a week so I just want to make sure she's right. I have a mature male I give him baths 2x a week soak for 10-15mins.

 

[Tom]

At that size, I'd soak them 2 or 3 times per week.

 

[enzot91]

I'd be soaking them every day for at least 15-20 minutes, but that's probably not totally necessary. Once a week is nowhere near enough for a baby though.

 

[Janelle Green]

That's what I was thinking not enough at all glad I asked to double check ☺️I bathe my adult 2x a week , for sure going to bathe babies 3x a week I also made a tortoise bath tub , got a shower mat so they won't slip and can relax and enjoy bath time ❤️Only cost me $14 to make

 

[Janelle Green]

I'd be soaking them every day for at least 15-20 minutes, but that's probably not totally necessary. Once a week is nowhere near enough for a baby though.

I believe that's when their younger you have to be soaking them daily , but ya I agree they need a lot more than one bath a week because I bathe my adult 2x a week .

 

[Fredkas]

I'm crazy. I bath my half year old sulcata 2times a day aprox 30min or more

 

[Moozillion]

That's what I was thinking not enough at all glad I asked to double check ☺️I bathe my adult 2x a week , for sure going to bathe babies 3x a week I also made a tortoise bath tub , got a shower mat so they won't slip and can relax and enjoy bath time ❤️Only cost me $14 to make View attachment 189280

Nicely done!!!!!!

 

[Gillian M]

I'm crazy. I bath my half year old sulcata 2times a day aprox 30min or more

I do so during very hot Summer days.

 

[Gillian M]

I believe it depends on the climate. If it's the dry climate we have here (in Jordan), I'd soak him/her daily. I don't think that soaks would do any harm.

By the way, they're very sweet torts. Congrats!

 

[Janelle Green]

Thank you all!