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Do tortoises need to hide in holes? Do they need a drying table?

Hank Schrader
2020-06-10 22:48:46
In general, tortoises need to avoid holes. For the problem of avoiding holes, it depends on personal choice and the preferences of grass turtles. Grass tortoise character is more docile, timid, under normal circumstances will not easily attack. When they are in danger, they tuck their heads, limbs and tails into their shells. The setting of the escape hole can increase the sense of security of the grass turtle. Generally, the escape hole can be placed in the water.
Do tortoises need to hide in holes? Do they need a drying table?

1. Does the tortoise need a shelter hole

If conditions permit, a shelter hole can be arranged for the tortoise in the fish tank. Avoidance holes are generally arranged underwater, the character of the tortoise is gentle and timid, generally encounter danger will put their head, limbs and tail into the shell, so the construction of an escape hole can improve its sense of security. And in the process of mixed breeding, the setting of the escape hole can also temporarily protect the weaker turtles from some damage.

However, the setting of the escape hole also has certain drawbacks. Some turtles are unwilling to come out of the hole after staying in the escape hole for too long, which is not conducive to its growth. In addition, after the avoidance hole is set, it also needs to be cleaned regularly to avoid bacterial infection and other problems. Therefore, the setting of the escape hole needs to be arranged according to the situation of the tortoise.

2. do the tortoises need a sunning table

The setting of the sunning table can be chosen according to the individual. If conditions permit, a sunning table can be arranged. First of all, the grass turtle needs the sun to shine, which is conducive to its growth; Secondly, if the water level of aquaculture is relatively deep, it is also necessary to arrange a drying platform to facilitate the activities of grass turtles in the sun. But there will also be the situation that the tortoise is unwilling to climb the drying table, so it is better to arrange and change the environment according to the character of the tortoise.

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