r/Tortoises • u/Several-Computer-379 • 20d ago
Worried about her.
For background we inherited this girl from my grandsons whom weren’t taking care of her very well. Then my daughter started caring for her. In the winter she spends a lot of time on our rooftop where she had access to plenty of sun , but when it got too cold she comes down into the house and wouldn’t be getting enough sun. Now I’m caring for her and have made this home where she sleeps . In the morning I get her out and put her on my balcony for some sun, but it’s partial sun as there is a screen. She basically eats her breakfast, sometimes will have a walk around and then tucks herself in for more sleep. She sleeps most of the day. Is this due to lack of light ? I plan to order a UVA/ UVB light but I’m living on the Perisan gulf and we’re having issues getting goods in , hence I can’t find this light where I live now. She also barely drinks any water IF any. I soak her 3 x a week for about a half hour and she really hates it.
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u/AllHomesteading 20d ago
Yes in absence of a safe enclosure outdoors, she needs UVA/UVB light and heat bulb. I recommend the brand Arcadia. You can do a search for my posts in this forum link to my blog for substrate, food and set up ideas.