Hi there! I have had a Russian Tortoise for about 2 years. All this time she has been in a tank about 3' X 2' approx. I just built her a nice "palace" considering, that is something like 6' X 2.5'. She had been in reptile beddin g from the store, somethi8ng like bark chips. So I researched and found that sand and top soil is a good choice so that is what I got. She does not seem to like it. She's been in there about 3 days, and rarely burrows. She's also climbing the corners trying to get out. I but lots of ornamentation, plants, rock, water plate she can fit in, even a gargoyl to guard her hidey hole.
Another main concern isz she seems to be breathing heavy. I've never seen her breaths take so much energy.
please help!
Another main concern isz she seems to be breathing heavy. I've never seen her breaths take so much energy.
please help!