Hatchlings in adult size enclosures?

Aunt Caffy

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Can I put a hatchling cherryhead in an adult size indoor closed chamber (4' by 8') or would it be better health-wise to start the little thing off in a smaller 2' by 4' indoor closed chamber enclosure?

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Telid

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So long as the temperature and humidity are OK, I don't see any harm in it. The only problem you might encounter is being able to find the little guy easily!
 

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I've started many hatchling tortoises in 4x8'. Never had a problem from it.

I like your thinking. Build it right. Build it once.
 

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well.....Come to the enclosure for torts....Bigger is always better.
 

Aunt Caffy

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I just ordered the first of two tiny cold frame greenhouses that will become my tort closed chambers.
 
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