Spur-thighed

[A.piscivorus]

My african spur-thighed tort is constantly trying to climb up the walls of his enclosure. seems he wants to get out but i dont no why? he has alot of space and food plus all correct temps and lighting. have had him for 5 yrs now and he goes through phases of trying to get out (ends up tipping over) any suggestions?

[kerrypudge]

can he see through the enclosure?do you not give him any access outside?

[A.piscivorus]

he can see out upwards, but doesnt seem to mind. eats well. has only just come out of hibernation so am slowly warming him, he will live outside for the summer

[kerrypudge]

Are you sure the temps are ok?
i have a tort that scratches when inside,i think he just prefers being outside!

[A.piscivorus]

yeah im sure. ah well ill see what happens, he has calmed down a bit now but no doubt he will be doing it tommorow lol cheers

[Tort]

I thought African spur-thighed torts werent supposed to hybernate?! How big is he? What size is his table? How is your temp. gradient?

[A.piscivorus]

Originally Posted by Tort

I thought African spur-thighed torts werent supposed to hybernate?! How big is he? What size is his table? How is your temp. gradient?

as soon as the weather starts cooling he goes into hibernation himself. shell is 8 inches head to tail. he has a seperate hot spot to the rest of the enclosure so its only a small area that is heated but altogether he has around 4ft square of floor space, in the summer he lives outside. temps are around 80 - 100f hot spot 70 cool end

[fundo]

it may be a floor space thing, torts never seem to be happy with the amount a space avaliable, especially spur thighs which get to a decent size!