I've posted in the past about my concern for Russian's small enclosure, which is only 4'x2', and I have recently been wondering if the conditions my tortoise is going to be living in for a few more years (three at most) is really practical. She is a little bigger than 5" now, and she gets really bored in her enclosure. She hasn't eaten much last month, but now that spring is here she is getting jittery to go outside. My dad and I are building her a 10'x10, south facing outdoor enclosure for the summer/spring/fall months, which will hopefully be from late May to late September. I had previously talked my father into an 8' long indoor enclosure, but for some reason he suddenly said no to any bigger indoor enclosure. We compromised on a 6' long enclosure (made from a books shelf) and he agreed, but said no a month later (this week). They also won't let me hibernate her which I don't understand either. Anyway, is her living in a 4'x2' enclosure during the cold months good for her well being? I feel so bad... and I don't want to be one of "those" people who look like they don't or can't care for their pets.