Sleeping/Blanket???

[LittleLove]

I know you all say don't take your turtle out etc. But the last couple of days I have been taking him out and putting him on a blanket, and I do not leave his side. When I put him on the blanket after a couple of min. Of walking around and exploring he finds a place on the blanket under the ripples on It. Does anyone know why??

 

[LittleLove]

I know you all say don't take your turtle out etc. But the last couple of days I have been taking him out and putting him on a blanket, and I do not leave his side. When I put him on the blanket after a couple of min. Of walking around and exploring he finds a place on the blanket under the ripples on It. Does anyone know why?? And he falls asleep

 

[Renee_H]

I know you all say don't take your turtle out etc. But the last couple of days I have been taking him out and putting him on a blanket, and I do not leave his side. When I put him on the blanket after a couple of min. Of walking around and exploring he finds a place on the blanket under the ripples on It. Does anyone know why??

I’m guessing he feels too exposed and is trying to hide himself instinctively

 

[LittleLove]

Oh no, so Freds probably is really uncomfortable being on the blanket, oh my and I thought he liked walking around. You learn something new everyday. Thanks Renee I appreciate you.

 

[wellington]

He really needs his own designated space outside with sun and shade, water and some cover from plants, even a hide.
We have seen so many get lost because they didn't have a designated enclosure and the owners looked away just for a second and the tort was gone.

 

[Renee_H]

Oh no, so Freds probably is really uncomfortable being on the blanket, oh my and I thought he liked walking around. You learn something new everyday. Thanks Renee I appreciate you.

I’ve found an easy way to make a simple enclosure that’s inexpensive is from Home Depot. They sell these cement blocks to make flower beds. Just have them cut down a board for you into four boards to make the length and width you want. Nice because you can always increase the size over time as he grows and make a top for it if you want to allow some unsupervised time. You could add a few potted plants to create shade. I’m going to attach a picture so you know what I’m talking about. I added dirt to mine to plant seeds but it would be easy to set up and take down move around the yard etc if you just want a temp way to get some sunshine that isn’t permanent yet while he’s little.