Sheldon's new home

[sheldon1306]

What do you all think? He is an eastern hermann's and is roughly 2.25" long... I built this as a Mach up prior to building a more finished home for him since it is in my living room presently but I think until his final home is done I may use it instead of sticking him back in the 30 gallon long. Any comments/suggestions are welcomed!!

 

[KimandKarasi]

OHHH too cute! I love it! It even has a lettuce sacrifice rock! XD haha!

 

[dmarcus]

Very nice enclosure...

 

[wellington]

Nice

 

[sheldon1306]

Thanks all! I'm excited to start the final version soon! Any suggestions? Also I am wondering why he seems suicidal, this week alone in the middle of the enclosure away from everything he's been on his back 4 times!?

 

[KimandKarasi]

Thanks all! I'm excited to start the final version soon! Any suggestions? Also I am wondering why he seems suicidal, this week alone in the middle of the enclosure away from everything he's been on his back 4 times!?

I had the urge to laugh at the mental image, but in reality thats horrible!!! lol! I wonder how he's doing it if he's away from everything!

 

[sheldon1306]

I have no idea! It is funny to think of, but sad to see! I work 8 hours a day and I'm wondering what time he is committing tortois-side...

 

[sheldon1306]

So Sheldon is still flipping himself over somehow ori should say for some reason... Can anyone help with any suggestions?? I'm starting to get worried!!!

 

[Jacqui]

You said the middle of the enclosure, right? So is he tipping himself getting in or out of the dish?

 

[sheldon1306]

Initially it was mainly in the middle of the enclosure but it has evolved into a catch him somewhere new every day... I almost feel as though the only way to get him not to is if I were to make everything flat and rig a harness on him.... Is there a reason behind this that I'm not aware of?

 

[Jacqui]

Once on his back, can he right himself?

 

[sheldon1306]

Nope, he's still only 5 months old. I don't know if this has anything to do with why he can't right himself... It's been almost everyday I find the poor guy like this. I'm just very puzzled as to what I can do to prevent this?