Ellies First Day outside!!

vadas

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Before I even start, YES ik ellie needs an enclosed outdoor area
I'm working on it, I'm trying to find one that will work(shes an indoor tortoise who gets outdoor time when it's nice out) or maybe build it myself if i can't find one

BUTTTT
shes so happy outside wandering in her "box"
shes so curious and happy!!! its so precious

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vadas

New Member
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Apr 21, 2026
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new jersey
Before I even start, YES ik ellie needs an enclosed outdoor area
I'm working on it, I'm trying to find one that will work(shes an indoor tortoise who gets outdoor time when it's nice out) or maybe build it myself if i can't find one

BUTTTT
shes so happy outside wandering in her "box"
shes so curious and happy!!! its so precious

she's escaping.... not very quickly or quietly but yk its the though that counts? 20260501_162238.jpg
 

Tom

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The reason we say they need an enclosure is because when people do what you are doing, they lose their tortoises. You can find dozens of threads on it here on this forum, and I see it constantly with the tortoise owners in my area.

Don't do it. Get the enclosure built, and THEN let the tortoise enjoy some outside time. We don't want to see another great tortoise owner suffer another tragedy.
 

Littleredfootbigredheart

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Aw go Ellie!🐢💚hopefully you’ll find lots of ideas in the enclosure inspiration link! There’s endless ideas for outdoor spaces, some quite cost effective and easy to assemble😊
 
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