Water

Hydration is critical for several physiological functions, including digestion, thermoregulation, and general metabolic function, hence it is necessary to provide Angulated Tortoises (Chersina angulata) with water on a regular basis to ensure their health and wellbeing. Even though Angulated Tortoises have adapted to live in dry and semi-arid regions with little water, it is still necessary to provide them with clean water, particularly while they are in captivity.

The majority of the water needed for Angulated Tortoises in their native environment comes from the water content of the plants and grasses that they eat. However, when food is short or the weather is dry, they may go to great lengths to find water, whether it be in puddles, small pools, or wet soil, which they May then use to drink or absorb moisture via their cloaca.

If you keep Angulated Tortoises in captivity, you must ensure that they have access to fresh water by giving them a shallow dish. If you want your tortoise to soak, make sure the dish is big enough, but not too deep that it drowns. The water dish should be filled up and cleaned on a regular basis to keep it clean and clear of dirt.

Because angled tortoises do not always see standing water as a source of water, it is helpful to gently spritz or sprinkle the tortoise with water or drip water down its snout to stimulate drinking behaviour.

Providing both drinking water and shallow water is a good way to keep tortoises hydrated, as some of them may prefer the former.

To make up for fluid loss due to respiration and evaporation, Angulated Tortoises may need extra water when the weather is warmer or when they are active. When it is hot or dry outside, keep a careful eye on how much water they drink and give them more if they seem to be becoming dehydrated.

Ensuring respiratory health and avoiding dehydration in tortoises requires attention to both the amount of water available for drinking and the humidity conditions inside the habitat. You may make the habitat more humid by spraying it with water or creating a wet hiding spot with the substrate.

Angulated tortoises may survive in drier environments, but it is still important to keep them in an ideal setting where they have access to water. Keepers of tortoises can maintain them healthy and hydrated in captivity by keeping an eye on their habits, how much water they drink, and their general condition.