I've been putting my tortoise outside in a zoomed tortoise house (like the picture) for a couple of hours 2 or 3 days a week. I provide water in a terra cotta saucer, a log and the enclosure has that shaded area. I do it when the UVB is at its highest point of the day. But she usually goes into...
Hello! I'm planning to brumate my adult Russian for the first time.
So, I've been soaking daily and feeding a lot, which I plan to do until the end of October. Then, start fasting her at the beginning of November, at normal temps. For the last two weeks of November, I'm guessing I should lower...
We visited our local Petco (just to look at the animals, I don't buy from there) and there were two tortoises being kept in what were clearly wrong conditions. I'm sure that this is just the frustrating, sad reality of pet store reptiles but maybe saying something on here would help? Maybe...
Hey guys!! Just wondering if anyone knows if this product would be safe to protect the wood in my tortoise's enclosure. It says it's non-toxic. Thank you!
Would this be okay to make an indoor enclosure with? https://www.homedepot.com/p/OSB-7-16-in-Sheathing-Panel-Application-as-4-ft-x-8-ft-386081/202106230
Does it need something to prevent the wood from rotting if it's inside? If so, will this work...
Okay so, I'm getting a 4x8 garden bed and turning it into an enclosure for my Russian. I have this plastic sheeting I plan on making a top with. If I use an incandescent flood bulb for basking and the Zoo med repti sun T-5 HO 10.0 uvb 30” for UVB, will that give her what she needs? And what...
I was wondering if I could use this glass enclosure just for sunning? Would I need to add a visual barrier? Would the glass/small space be stressful? I'd only have her in it for maybe an hour at a time a few times a week. I live in Greenville SC and I know Russians are tough, but what would be...
I think I need a bigger indoor enclosure for my Russian tortoise. Would something like this (pic attached) be good for her? And how would I light it? Thank you! I think the dividers slide and are removeable.
Hello! I recently discovered this forum and it seems very cool :)
I've had a Russian box tortoise for about 4 years now and I love her a lot. But I'm am amateur and now that I've discovered this forum I'd like to know if she looks healthy and if her enclosure/lighting looks good. I have two...