I've had Turbo since Christmas(so about 2 months) and he has about doubled his weight, from 54g to i believe 103g. Does that sound about right?
Whenever I pick Turbo up(like to bring him outside or to weigh him) he pees on me. Is it because he's scared of me? He does come out of his shell while I carry him but i feel like it may be because he is trying to get away. Also when he sees me he hurries and hides in his shell, but then he'll come right back out. So I was wondering today..what kind of attention are you supossed to give a tortoise?
Is it good to sit near him while he is romping in the yard? Or does that not do anything? I am guessing I am not supossed to to just sit with him on a couch. lol! But should I ever just sit and hold him?
Also, is it possible to soak him for too long? He falls asleep within two minutes of soaking and I don't like to bother him. Every few minutes I'll walk in my room to check on him and he'll wake up and fall right back asleep. Rarely ever does he try to get out(he used to). My question for this is, if he is really enjoying himself, how long should I wait to take him out? Today he was in there for a good hour and 10 minutes before I finally took him out.
Don't forget to add him on facebook!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Turbo-the-Sulcata-Tortoise/332184230147448?ref=ts
Whenever I pick Turbo up(like to bring him outside or to weigh him) he pees on me. Is it because he's scared of me? He does come out of his shell while I carry him but i feel like it may be because he is trying to get away. Also when he sees me he hurries and hides in his shell, but then he'll come right back out. So I was wondering today..what kind of attention are you supossed to give a tortoise?
Is it good to sit near him while he is romping in the yard? Or does that not do anything? I am guessing I am not supossed to to just sit with him on a couch. lol! But should I ever just sit and hold him?
Also, is it possible to soak him for too long? He falls asleep within two minutes of soaking and I don't like to bother him. Every few minutes I'll walk in my room to check on him and he'll wake up and fall right back asleep. Rarely ever does he try to get out(he used to). My question for this is, if he is really enjoying himself, how long should I wait to take him out? Today he was in there for a good hour and 10 minutes before I finally took him out.
Don't forget to add him on facebook!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Turbo-the-Sulcata-Tortoise/332184230147448?ref=ts