Soaking?

[MrsStaal]

I meant to put this in my last thread but forgot. My Greek tortoise is a few years old. I know you have to soak them but if he has a larger water bowl in his cage in which he soaks himself in, do I need to soak him still? He HATES when I soak him but doesn't mind soaking himself. Yeah, he's weird, but I love him. I'm assuming it's because he hates not being able to choose the length of the soaking? Anyways what do you guys think? Thanks!

 

[wellington]

I personally think that would be okay. However, how will you know he has actually soaked himself and if he does it enough and long enough. I would suggest soaking him two times a week and if he soaks himself too, then its a plus. See what others have to say.

 

[MrsStaal]

He's ways in his water. Whenever I'm doing homework or on the computer he's soaking himself. Id say he's in it for at least 10 minutes a day. AT LEAST. Haha, it's like his happy place or whatnot

 

[Jacqui]

Sounds like he is doing the soaking he needs on his own, so no you do not need to soak him. Plus he is eating well and active, correct?

 

[MrsStaal]

He's always on the move. He's pretty much accustomed to my sleep habits. He sleeps from 9-9 pretty much. Other than that he's always on the move. Hes eating normally too