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Old 02-02-2012, 09:14 AM   #11
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It's normal. they are just having a good old drink. Gets a bit worrying when they do it in their first bath after hibernation, they can hold their heads under for ages
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Old 02-02-2012, 12:27 PM   #12
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Yeah Lily does this. He also sometimes just rests his head on the surface, presumably just to feel the warmth of the water. But as has been said, totally normal. xx
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Old 02-02-2012, 02:45 PM   #13
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Thanks for posting this - this is good to know in advance
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Old 02-02-2012, 08:15 PM   #14
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My hermanns do this too, they even blow bubbles
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Old 02-02-2012, 08:46 PM   #15
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Thanks for all your replies glad to know this is normal!!, as I siad gave me a heart attack first time though!!LOL
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