So, we all seem to agree that soaking is beneficial if not necessary espicially in dry winter months. I have been soaking my torts for years and swear by it, but it just occured to me, I don't really know why it works...



I figure there are two reasons:



1. Putting the animal in warm water creates a desireable enviornment in which the animal drinks the water, thus helping with hydration.



2. The tort absorbs water into the skin, thus helping with hydration.



I guess it could be a combination of both also, any thoughts or theorys....





-Ian

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• Lets talk about soaking..... - iananderson02, Wed Feb 23 10:47:05 2005
• RE: Lets talk about soaking..... - jbly, Wed Feb 23 17:41:07 2005
• RE: Lets talk about soaking..... - joeysgreen, Wed Feb 23 20:57:52 2005
• RE: Lets talk about soaking..... - ericn1300, Wed Feb 23 21:31:10 2005
• I agree but.... - iananderson02, Wed Feb 23 23:56:00 2005
• This might be silly but... - EJ, Thu Feb 24 01:21:58 2005
• SPRAY or SHOWER demo... - ecoman, Thu Feb 24 04:55:47 2005
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• So... - iananderson02, Thu Feb 24 13:58:50 2005
• NOT so...toomuchwatercanbea BAD thing...justlook@allthatmudslideoutondaWest - ecoman, Fri Feb 25 10:57:16 2005