Tortoise buried in new enclosure. Should I dig him out for his daily bath?

KelseaB

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I moved Clyde into a new enclosure. He promptly hid and buried somewhere and hasn't come out the rest of the day. I normally bathe him every morning. Should I try to figure out where he hid and unbury him or give him time to adjust first?
 

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If he's a hatchling you can dig him out or do it the next day. If he's an adult, he doesn't need daily soaks.
 

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Here about 85 grams. Not exactly a hatchlin but still getting hatchling care.
 

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It's up too you. One day without a soak won't hurt. Seeing it's a new enclosure you might just let him be and start with the soaks tomorrow and let him have his hideaway for today. Takes them some time to get adjusted to changes. I would for sure make him come out tomorrow though.
 

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