I'm wondering if anyone has had the same problem (wants to escape)

[Gillian M]

Do you mean even for a "walk" outside home as well?

@Yvonne G , would you please answer my question? Many thanks in advance.

 

[Gillian M]

Hi, @beverleyjadeee . How's your tort doing today? Hope things are better.

You still have not posted a pic of your tort and the enclosure.

 

[J.P.]

I am very concerned that you turn the heat lamp off to subdue your tort.

Your tort MUST be able to bask freely on order to digest its food and be healthy. Without the lamp, it cannot do that and your tort will get sick.

Your tort is telling you it needs more space. It must be able to bask as well.

a proper sized enclosure should be big enough that the heat from the lamp doesn't reach the cool side. this is required for proper thermo regulation. if it settles down when the lamp is off, maybe the lamp is makes the whole eclosure too hot for the tortoise so it wants to escape.