Light over water dish (?)
- Thread starter Wilbur1111
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Hmmm, interesting experiment. Will their love of heat outweigh their hatred of water...?
Will be interested so see what happens!
Will be interested so see what happens!
josieorr22
New Member
I saw someone put some of their tortoise's favorite food in the water, which helped them drink and bathe at the same time as snacking!
If he has another, "dry", basking spot - no problem. If it's the only basking area and a single water dish he might not be able to warm up properly and water will evaporate quickly.
You can spray water on top of his food and pour a bit in the food dish. As I understand, staying in water is not very natural behaviour for Russian tortoises but a few can actually enjoy it.
Thank you for this info
oh yes, he does have another " dry area" basking light.
jpfieber
Member
He's been hanging out there on occasion, sometimes just chilling, other times pawing at the glass. Here he is right now, just chillin' and keeping his butt warm:
I think the result and the effect will vary with each tortoise, and with the same tortoise over time and seasonally.
I don't think there is any harm in this, and there may be some benefit.
I don't think there is any harm in this, and there may be some benefit.
He really likes his water dish and walks up the ramp to get to it.
I will add some testudo powders to the water, sometimes dried chamomile, or dried alfalfa or roses ...he seems to like his water dish more these days. He uses the ramp, walks up and will look for food and soak..sometimes only his hind feet...
The_Four_Toed_Edward
Well-Known Member
How often do you have to replenish the water?
everyday I change water
usually it is filled higher up
SinLa! the full video...he had just got up the ramp..he sits there a long time.. (it's only now that he is truly super comfy doing this -started in October..now June)
That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing
