Is It Possible That My Tortoise Is Afraid Of Her Hideout?

[ThatOneTortoiseLoverKid]

Hello everyone, I just got my baby Hermann's tortoise Penny a week ago. She has two hideouts. One is a half-log, and the other is built-in to the enclosure that I have. She seems to love her half log, as she spends lots of time in it. But she never goes into the built in one. She slept in it one time, but other than that, she's always avoided it. Is it possible that baby Penny is afraid of the hideout?

Thanks,
Omer

P.S: Is it normal that she spends so much time in her half-log? I'm worried that her lights are too hot, but im not sure how to fix that. Thanks!

 

[wellington]

She might just prefer the coziness of the smaller hide.
Post a pic of the enclosure and give us a run down of your temps and someone can help you fix any problems.

 

[ThatOneTortoiseLoverKid]

This is the enclosure I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00167S5EY/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
Thanks for the tip! Her enclosure thermometer usually reads high 70s and low 80s(Fahrenheit)

 

[TechnoCheese]

This is the enclosure I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00167S5EY/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
Thanks for the tip!

You’re gonna want to use a different enclosure soon. It’s impossible to keep them humid because they mold easily, and despite what they say, they can’t hold an adult tortoise. I would use a large tub.

 

[ThatOneTortoiseLoverKid]

Ok, i'll make sure to look for tubs next time i need to expand. But I'm still worried about the hideout situation.

 

[lisa127]

The built in hide is too roomy for her. I believe you can remove that hide panel. I' do that if I were you. The half log is more enclosed and has a low roof that's why he likes it.

 

[ThatOneTortoiseLoverKid]

Ok, but I was always told to provide multiple hideouts, so should I purchase another one, or should I take out the panel and leave it as it is?

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Dogs and cats do great in pairs but not torts !

 

[lisa127]

Ok, but I was always told to provide multiple hideouts, so should I purchase another one, or should I take out the panel and leave it as it is?

Take out the panel and provide plenty of hiding opportunity. Half logs, piles of moss, driftwood, etc.

 

[ThatOneTortoiseLoverKid]

OK, will do! Im sorry if its too much, but should I put her food in that space? I've noticed that the heat lamp is drying out her greens, and making them somewhat crispy.

 

[ThatOneTortoiseLoverKid]

Hi, I know its somewhat late, but should she be borrowing under the food bowls? She seems to like it, and she also seems to prefer it over the log.