Star tortoise hiding from the sun

My star tortoise kept running away from the sun and hide in a shady area and sleep. I'm worried that it might not have absorbed enough UVB from the sun. What should i do about it? I'm living in tropical climate zone.

Comments for Star tortoise hiding from the sun

Click here to add your own comments

Feb 28, 2010

Star Tortoise
by: Shelly

If your tortoise has a choice of where to be, it will go where it's best for it at any given time. Tortoises do not spend all day in the blazing sun. They do need access to plenty of sunshine, but they will use only what they need.

Keep it slow and steady.

Click here to add your own comments

Return to Ask Your Turtle or Tortoise Question.