How often and for how long??? Gave him his first one today. 
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It's best to soak at least once a week. I used to soak my russian tort three times a week. If the enclosure it lives in has a water dish, one soak a week will be fine. For five to ten minutes per soak is good.
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If your tort is new and came from a pet store, I'd soak daily for 20 minutes for the first couple of weeks as they often are a little dehydrated and don't eat properly while deciding that their new home is safe.
Do the soak first thing in the morning before he's warmed up properly, feed straight after the soak and then walk away and leave him to be brave and explore.
Do the soak first thing in the morning before he's warmed up properly, feed straight after the soak and then walk away and leave him to be brave and explore.
I like JoesMum's idea for newly acquired Russians.
After the adjustment period I would continue to soak but not every day. For my Russians I try to soak twice a week once their past their juvenile age.
I also like the 15 to 20 minutes per soak. Temperature should be luke warm (I use approx 96 degrees as the starting point).
Good luck.
After the adjustment period I would continue to soak but not every day. For my Russians I try to soak twice a week once their past their juvenile age.
I also like the 15 to 20 minutes per soak. Temperature should be luke warm (I use approx 96 degrees as the starting point).
Good luck.
I can't say I'm an expert on Russians but I read almost every post made daily on the forums the best I can and I've picked up little info here and there and soak up peoples advice like a sponge. Russians don't need high humidity, so I would say you are just fine with once or twice a week. 
I soaked my Russians everyday when I first got them. After 2 weeks or so I stopped doing it daily.
Now, the only time they are soaked is every week or so in a tub while I garden in their outdoor pen. Mine live outside full time and get hosed daily when I water their plants. They also have unlimited access to water dishes and different micro climates.
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Now, the only time they are soaked is every week or so in a tub while I garden in their outdoor pen. Mine live outside full time and get hosed daily when I water their plants. They also have unlimited access to water dishes and different micro climates.
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Thanks everyone! I have had him since May 27th, but will start soaking him daily for a couple weeks. He really seemed to like it this morning However I do think it was a bit cool considering the feedback I have read here.
However I do think it was a bit cool considering the feedback I have read here.
I soak mine every other day for about 20mins in just above room temp water. He loves it and he eats really well after. Good luck!
You can experiment with the soaking temperature to find the perfect temperature for relaxation. The water should be warm, not hot... To me "luke warm" means water that doesn't feel cold to the touch, but doesn't feel warm either... and that would be too chilly for Joe!
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