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Originally Posted by Sarah Wilson
Hi there, I have recently adopted a marginated tort and called him Ted. He is about 1 year old. It took him a few days to settle in and start eating but seems ok now - if a bit fussy!
I have been advised not to hibernate him this year because of his size, but as I am new to all this I would rather keep him awake anyway as the thought of hibernation does seem a bit scary 
Just about to bring him inside to his brand new table and "winter home".
he has been outside up til now with a run part on grass and part soil/gravel/sand which he loves digging in.
One thing I have noticed is that he doesn't seem to like his baths that much.
Should he move around when in there or just sit and contemplate ? - been giving him a bath every 2/3 days. |
You are certainly right to bring him indoors as is it quite chilly now at night and it would be likely to send him into hibernation mode which you are right not to do this year.
Regarding baths some like them and some don't and it doesn't matter whether he moves or not as he will still be absorbing some moisture.
Hello to you and Ted by the way.