OMG he looks dead...

[Mrturtle527]

I am wondering if something is normal for Russian torts sleeping habits. I have had mine for just a couple of days and found him the other day sleeping but I was so afraid I had lost him. All legs and head were spread out and he was out cold. I quickly touched him and he reacted and woke up and was very happy.

I found him like that again this morning hiding under his log. Is his normal? I always assumed they would tuck inside while they slept.

Any thoughts?

 

[gregcalverley0327]

It's how they stretch and relax, helps them expose more skin so they can absorb heat better


0.3.0 sulcata tortoise
(Manavi, aspen, Bronx)
1.0.0 Russian tortoise
(Ivan)
1 Great Dane
(Koko)

 

[WillTort2]

It also means he feels safe. That's always a good sign that he adjusting well.

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

It is normal and they will sit under their basking light like that too. It is really cute.

 

[JoesMum]

If your tort is sleeping like that, he's warm and feels safe. If he pulls in, he thinks it is colder, or there's a danger.

Joe sleeps pulled in on cooler nights outdoors, by day when he is sunbathing he sprawls untidily!