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Old 27-01-2012, 09:27 PM   #5
EJ
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Have you tried using a waterdish in the enclosure. If the tortoise uses a waterdish there is no need for soakings. Russians do not normally like soakings.

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Originally Posted by BirdieF18 View Post
Hi I have a 4th old horsfield, I am just wandering what is the maximum amount of times I may bathe her. She seems to enjoy baths and likes being cleaned but can prolonged time in water be bad for her? I have been bathing her once a day for about 20 to 25 minutes I have a thermometer so that to make sure the water doesn't get too cold I will also take her out as soon as she goes to the toilet.

Any help is appreciated thanks.
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