They both love the pond area but after reading the info the last thing I want is for either of them to fall in. They haven't gone near the edge once but I can't be too careful.
Yes we will be creating two separate spaces.
Can I have one enclosure but separate hides and divided spaces or no
The tortoises should not be able to see or contact each other.
OK, thanks.
Stupid question, can they smell each other if they're close or just need to see.
I'm trying to figure out if I can have their enclosure side by side or if it needs to be across the yard. If course side by side I would build the wall tall enough not to see. Sorry for all the questions. This two torts thing really threw a wrench in the backyard plans. I just want to make sure I do it correctly
It can be side by side. Make the divider so that cant see thru or look over and sturdy so they cant just bust through.
Thank you!
Do I need heat if I'm just using it for the fair weather months.
Not stupid. Yes, they can smell each other, but it should still be okay. If wall pacing becomes a problem, you might have to separate them further.
Here is an example of the type of night box/enclosure that Barb is talking about:
Depends on the temperatures. If you are only using the outdoor enclosure during times when temps are warm enough, then no heat is needed. If you want to use it during cooler mornings or evenings or rainy days, then you should have a dry, insulated, thermostat controlled, heated box for each one, or a double door, divided, single box like the one I linked above.
I devived my enclosure but as they could still smell and see through the fence , they continued to try and fight. With both not eating and losing weight. Read my my post about what happened to us having two together. It was nearly death for one of them .
I was going to use cinder blocks to divide their spaces so they would not see each other.
