jamescost
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- May 3, 2014
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Hello i am a new owner of a 9 week old leopard tortoise. We purchased him yesterday and brought him to the vet today to make sure he was healthy. Everything checked out perfect, however every time he goes inside of his 10 gallon enclosure he hides in his house. Other than this he isnt shy he will crawl around on me except occasionally will try and hide in my beard but will never hide in his shell. The warm side of his tank is 91 degrees and cool side is 80 with a humidity of about 80. I am using a 100w bulb on the hot side i was wondering if this was to much for him and he is hiding or he just isnt acclimated yet? please help me have a happy tortoise! This is all temporary because i am almost done building an outdoor enclosure for him.