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is it normal for a baby russian tortoise to sleep alot.

PostPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:15 pm
by TurtleGirl1985
Hi guys I rescued a baby russian tortoise and I was wondering if its normal for the tortoise to sleep alot? Cause my 5 yr old russians dont

Re: is it normal for a baby russian tortoise to sleep alot.

PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:22 am
by steve
They should be active during the day... are the temps warm enough?

Re: is it normal for a baby russian tortoise to sleep alot.

PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:44 pm
by TurtleGirl1985
i have the tortoise in the house in my bedroom the basking temp is 85 and the humitity is 40 he likes to snuggle down in the subtrate and stay there most of the day. I have seen him eat once since i got him but sure likes to sleep alot

Re: is it normal for a baby russian tortoise to sleep alot.

PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:02 pm
by steve
I'd try to be aggressive with the feeding and make sure they are eating.

Re: is it normal for a baby russian tortoise to sleep alot.

PostPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:30 pm
by TurtleGirl1985
ok how do i do that

Re: is it normal for a baby russian tortoise to sleep alot.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:03 pm
by steve
I don't have any specific knowledge, you should check a tortoise specific forum/mailing list.