Another late reply... something else you might want to try is add a lot more hide space. I use ferns and fake grasses around the waterbowl, with a thin layer of moss over the substrate; a mopani wood arch over the bowl, more artificial grasses hanging from the center bar of the 55 gal tank, a "turtle log" hide, and with their main "damp hide" retreat. Often I find at least one just hanging out on top of the log, or under a fern by the hottub. I know age will have a lot to do with it, but I also think it is the amount of cover that makes them feel secure to get out and explore. Prior to "overfilling" my tanks my adults would spend most of their time in ONLY the damn hide.



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