Hay guys,
So i just rescued a baby 3 toed box turtle, around 3 months old, he's tiny. I just got him home and he dug right into his substrate (which is moist, no worries) deep in his hide, after a quick warm soak. My question is, do I just leave him there? and if so, for how long? I dont want him to miss meals, I know his former owner was not the best. And when should I start wit the UVB? I dont really need a heat light because the temp in my house is around 74. I plan on building him an outdoor enclosure in the spring, but im on Long Island so that wont be for a while.
So i just rescued a baby 3 toed box turtle, around 3 months old, he's tiny. I just got him home and he dug right into his substrate (which is moist, no worries) deep in his hide, after a quick warm soak. My question is, do I just leave him there? and if so, for how long? I dont want him to miss meals, I know his former owner was not the best. And when should I start wit the UVB? I dont really need a heat light because the temp in my house is around 74. I plan on building him an outdoor enclosure in the spring, but im on Long Island so that wont be for a while.