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I am looking for a tortoise table/enclosure to buy for our Russian Tortoise. He has a nice sized (3 x 6) enclosure now but it's just a wood box basically. We'd like something nicer and I've looked online but can't find anything large enough. Any ideas on where to shop for a larger sized...

I have a 4 year old Russian tortoise who has been indoors his whole life. If we build him a nice, covered enclosure could he be moved outside? We live in Phoenix, AZ.

My 2 year old Russian Tortoise, Franklin, is in an indoor enclosure. I use the Zoo Med PowerSun UV Mercury Vapor Lamp 100 Watt lamp during the day and his basking spot is around 90-95 degrees. In the evenings our home is usually 65-68 degrees. Is this ok for him or should he have a CHE for...

I have a 2 year old RT, Franklin. We just built him a 50" long indoor enclosure and it's time to put a humid hide in for him! He loves to burrow and sleep in his substrate, but I think he'd love a humid hide to snuggle in. He measures 6" in length, how big should the hide be? I've heard they...

I have been reading that it's good to mix in some carrots and squash as well as the broad-leafs and weeds in an RT's diet. How do I prepare the carrots and squash-do they need to be peeled and diced small? How often should I add these to his meal? Thank you!

I just created an nice sized indoor enclosure for my RT, Franklin. It's 50" x 25" and has a combo of organic soil, plantation soil & cypress mulch. I would like to try putting in some seeds or plants and see how they do. What have you tried that works and is ok for the tortoise? I read...

No, I have not. Is it like the Plantation Soil where it comes compressed and you add water so it expands? I am looking for something on the dry side since my Plantation Soil/Potting Soil mix is so moist. Thanks!

I am having trouble finding Cypress Mulch & Orchid Bark anywhere local. I have an RT and I currently have a 50/50 mix of plantation soil & organic top soil. These stay really moist, but I'd like to have an area in his enclosure that isn't so dirty and moist since everything sticks to him. I...

Hi, Where do you get your fine grade orchid bark? I can't find it at my local hardware stores. Do you order online? Is this one ok? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Gold-1411402-8-00QTP-8-Quart-Fine-Orchid-Bark-Mix/34050664 Thanks!

I am making a wood tortoise enclosure for our 2 year old RT, Franklin. I have read some posts that say to line the bottom with a shower curtain. Thoughts? I am worried if he digs down that far and tries to eat it he could be harmed. Also, do I need to treat the interior of the box with...

I love it! Thanks for the pics, that really helps!

Thank you Alex for the tips and awesome pictures! That is a big help! So, the fake plants won't harm him if he tries to eat them?

Thank you all for the tips and the pictures! This is for an indoor enclosure. I will definitely make the walls at least 14" tall and cap the corners, great idea!

I am going to build an enclosure for my RT, how high should I make the walls? Thanks!

When the heat lamp dries out the substrate beneath it, what is the best way to moisten it again? Can I just use a spray bottle of water and lightly spray it? I am using Exo Terra Plantation soil for my RT. Thank you!

I am going to build a tortoise box for my 2 year old RT, Franklin. I am thinking it will be about 2 feet wide by 5 feet long. I would love to make it wider, but just don't have the space. I have a few questions: 1. How high should the walls be? I read somewhere that 2x the length of the...

Wonderful tip, I will try that. Thanks!

Thank you so much! Since you live in Phx too, can you tell me how long is ok for him to be outside during these hot months?

I want to make a humid hide for my RT. Should it have an opening in both ends, or is a large doorway in one end enough? I don't want him to get inside and then feel trapped or have a hard time getting back out. I would love to see photos of humid hides any of you have made!

I love your enclosure! I am currently trying to create something similar. What are you using for your substrate? One of my concerns on making a larger enclosure is cleaning & replacing the substrate. Do you empty your enclosure completely and put in all new substrate every month or so?