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.

 

[LittleLove]

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.View attachment 379377

OMG that is great I never would have thought about that. Thank you so much Renee

 

[LittleLove]

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.

Yeah but every time I take him out side he hates it

 

[Tortellini0000]

Yeah but every time I take him out side he hates it

How is your indoor enclosure coming along? I know there has been some awesome tips given

 

[LittleLove]

How is your indoor enclosure coming along? I know there has been some awesome tips given

Well I have to get the stuff to make it. This is his enclosure now. Except I have a basking light also and a ceramic heat light.

 

[LittleLove]

This is Freds for now

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Yeah but every time I take him out side he hates it

It's a normal reaction. Tortoises don't like changes in general and babies are even more stressed (especially in the open space). You need to make a routine - same time, same place and so on. E.g. - morning wake up, warm up, soaking, feeding. Then outside time, increase it gradually - dedicated space with safe hides, sunny and shady spots. Then another soak before going back indoors. Eventually, your tortoise will adjust to predictable order of events and living "in two homes".

 

[LittleLove]

It's a normal reaction. Tortoises don't like changes in general and babies are even more stressed (especially in the open space). You need to make a routine - same time, same place and so on. E.g. - morning wake up, warm up, soaking, feeding. Then outside time, increase it gradually - dedicated space with safe hides, sunny and shady spots. Then another soak before going back indoors. Eventually, your tortoise will adjust to predictable order of events and living "in two homes".

Sounds good