Shy Russian??

[Tony the tank]

I picked up a long term captive 7" female.... I kept her segregated for a few days to make sure she ate.. And she did voraciously. Then I moved out into the pens ..She immediately found the hide entered .. After a few days I removed him from the hide and blocked the entrance..she laid out for a while and in the evening when I opened the hide she went back in.. Today she once again refused to exit the hide.. Not sure how to handle her.. Should I take her out of the hide every morning..or should I just leave her be and let her come out on her own? How long can she go without eating before it becomes an issue?

Thoughts opinions..any help would be appreciated..

 

[Crzt4torts]

Are the temps outside warm enough? (Similar to her accustomed inside temps?)
And is this the first time outside? ( I got the impression she's been captive indoors?)
Perhaps just the stress of new environment, and she will acclimate.

 

[Jodie]

I have a leopard that does this. I let her do her thing. She comes out to eat and lay eggs. Causes me a great deal of anxiety as well though. I know some take them out in the morning. I would give her time to adjust and feel safe before tough love.

 

[Tony the tank]

She's from California.. Got her last week.. I'm told she was part of a larger group thats been together for about 8 yrs.... He told me they have been outdoors there entire life.... He did tell me that they lived in burrows on his property.... When I asked him what he fed them he said they ate what grew in his yard....

 

[Tony the tank]

Are the temps outside warm enough? (Similar to her accustomed inside temps?)
And is this the first time outside? ( I got the impression she's been captive indoors?)
Perhaps just the stress of new environment, and she will acclimate.

Inside she was in lg rubber made tote.. With a 275watt megaray bulb .. She spent a lot of time under the light....Her shell temp was 98* a few times.. She only ate when I left the room.... The outside enclosure temps have been 80-88* hide temps 76-80*