RE: Welcome to TortoiseForum.org !
Hi Jessica:
Welcome to the forum!!
Please don't believe all that you read. Most of that stuff is posted by inexperienced keepers. A tortoise needs its own habitat. Wandering around the house isn't good for him. He needs to be a lot warmer than your floor will allow, plus what if he eats something harmful from the floor. You might be able to keep a tortoise ok during the winter in an insulated garage with heaters and lights. I'll let other Wisconsin members help you in that regard.
Go ahead and take a trip through all the forums and learn what you can from our postings. And if you have any particular questions, please ask away!
Jessicap said:I have read that people leave their torts rome the house. What are their bathroom needs? Are they fairly clean animals, going mainly in one area. I had a green iguana who would only deficate in his water pan. Are torts the same? Also see that they are to be soaked a couple times a week. What do you do when they get to be 50+ pounds? Would misting them or just supplying one area of the pen that is more moist sufficient?
Is there a breed that is a better choise for Wisconsin Winters? If outside housing in a 8 x 10 stall, what would your suggestions be to make it livable for them through the winter. What humidity range is appropriate for them.
Jessica
Hi Jessica:
Welcome to the forum!!
Please don't believe all that you read. Most of that stuff is posted by inexperienced keepers. A tortoise needs its own habitat. Wandering around the house isn't good for him. He needs to be a lot warmer than your floor will allow, plus what if he eats something harmful from the floor. You might be able to keep a tortoise ok during the winter in an insulated garage with heaters and lights. I'll let other Wisconsin members help you in that regard.
Go ahead and take a trip through all the forums and learn what you can from our postings. And if you have any particular questions, please ask away!