Archie010
New Member
Hi all,
I have just inherited a Hermann’s Tortoise that my sister no longer wanted, and so want to give the little guy the best possible new start and build him a nice little outdoor run, I’ve got a lot of space with a disused patio but have got a few questions.
Firstly, what would be the ideal enclosure size, the Tort’s around 5 years old, so might not be fully grown right? I don’t want to stress him out in a vast enclosure.
Secondly, the drainage question. What would be the best way to drain it and prevent it from getting overly damp (I live in the U.K. and we get a lot of rain) As it’s on concrete, I was thinking a layer of gravel, with a weed membrane on top?
Thanks very much for the help guys, I really appreciate it!
I have just inherited a Hermann’s Tortoise that my sister no longer wanted, and so want to give the little guy the best possible new start and build him a nice little outdoor run, I’ve got a lot of space with a disused patio but have got a few questions.
Firstly, what would be the ideal enclosure size, the Tort’s around 5 years old, so might not be fully grown right? I don’t want to stress him out in a vast enclosure.
Secondly, the drainage question. What would be the best way to drain it and prevent it from getting overly damp (I live in the U.K. and we get a lot of rain) As it’s on concrete, I was thinking a layer of gravel, with a weed membrane on top?
Thanks very much for the help guys, I really appreciate it!