tortoisefreak21
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Is an 8x2x2 or something similar good for an adult red foot tortoise/cherry head indoors for its whole life I'll show pictures.
The enclosure looks very nice; however, most people who keep RF Tortoises are probably going to tell you that an area of 16 square feet is too small for an adult RF. It might be fine for raising a young one for a good amount of time, but once the tortoise gets full grown, it may not be adequate.Is an 8x2x2 or something similar good for an adult red foot tortoise/cherry head indoors for its whole life I'll show pictures.
cherry headsThe enclosure looks very nice; however, most people who keep RF Tortoises are probably going to tell you that an area of 16 square feet is too small for an adult RF. It might be fine for raising a young one for a good amount of time, but once the tortoise gets full grown, it may not be adequate.
@ZEROPILOT may have a more expert opinion on this.
Or with Herman Russian and Greek tortoises can work and can I make a naturalistic enclosure.The enclosure looks very nice; however, most people who keep RF Tortoises are probably going to tell you that an area of 16 square feet is too small for an adult RF. It might be fine for raising a young one for a good amount of time, but once the tortoise gets full grown, it may not be adequate.
@ZEROPILOT may have a more expert opinion on this.
Can you make a naturalistic enclosure for them?The minimum space required for adults of the smaller species is 4 x 8 feet but the bigger the better. You could possibly add another layer with a ramp or make it L shaped to fit in a corner. Have a look in the enclosures thread for ideas.
I'm not sure what you mean, but when you have decided which species to get you can follow the caresheets to make sure all their needs are met with correct substrate, temps and humidity etcCan you make a naturalistic enclosure for them?
You can try, but most tortoise species will eat or trample anything you try to plant in there.Can you make a naturalistic enclosure for them?
I was about to post but this was going to be my response as wellI have a 4x8 for my redfoot, she is about 16 inches. She seems to like it and has not tried to escape or flip herself like she used to in her old 4x4 enclosure, which makes me think it's adequate for now. She probably still has some growing to do.
The enclosure is hardly naturalistic but I offer water, shade, heat, humidity, and deep enough substrate for her to burrow when sleeping. Plants have been horribly unachievable as she either eats or destroys them, but I have tried many, many times. She will also have an outdoor enclosure for the summer months.