Do Tortoises Need Water?

Tortoises need to stay hydrated, especially when they are young. When you first bring home your tortoise, you should soak it in water a few times a week, so it feels fully hydrated, making sure to keep its head above water.

How long can tortoises go without water?

A tortoise can go without fresh drinking water for a maximum of one week in low humidity environments. Longer than two days is already difficult for a tortoise as it should take in fresh drinking water every day.

Do tortoises drink much water?

Yes, as you might imagine if healthy tortoises can drink water, then healthy, wild tortoises will drink water too. Again, they often won't drink very much water because they can find it in their diet and they will give themselves a regular soak when water is available too.