Apr 25, 2021 #1 Echaryn New Member Joined Jul 22, 2020 Messages 17 Location (City and/or State) Texas I’ve noticed my Russian tort keeps making a sneezing noise when I soak him, and he keeps moving like he wants to get out. The water is pretty shallow and warm, so is there anything I should be worried about?
I’ve noticed my Russian tort keeps making a sneezing noise when I soak him, and he keeps moving like he wants to get out. The water is pretty shallow and warm, so is there anything I should be worried about?
Apr 25, 2021 #2 wellington Well-Known Member Moderator 10 Year Member! Tortoise Club Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Sep 6, 2011 Messages 53,937 Location (City and/or State) Chicago, Illinois, USA Just make sure to keep the water warm. Also do not soak just before lights out. Mornings are best or early afternoon if mornings are impossible.
Just make sure to keep the water warm. Also do not soak just before lights out. Mornings are best or early afternoon if mornings are impossible.
Mar 24, 2023 #3 D DoomsdayHeartAttackTort New Member Joined Mar 3, 2023 Messages 5 Location (City and/or State) Wa wellington said: Just make sure to keep the water warm. Also do not soak just before lights out. Mornings are best or early afternoon if mornings are impossible. Click to expand... Is there a range the water temp should be? I’m always concerned it’s too warm or too cold.
wellington said: Just make sure to keep the water warm. Also do not soak just before lights out. Mornings are best or early afternoon if mornings are impossible. Click to expand... Is there a range the water temp should be? I’m always concerned it’s too warm or too cold.
Mar 24, 2023 #4 wellington Well-Known Member Moderator 10 Year Member! Tortoise Club Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Sep 6, 2011 Messages 53,937 Location (City and/or State) Chicago, Illinois, USA 85 to 95 is good. I would try to get closer to the 95.