TyoteeT
New Member
Howdy!
Ever since I was a kid I've wanted a tortoise, and now that I'm 23 I'm finally fulfilling that dream and have decided on a Russian Tortoise. Now I'm still going back and forth between getting an adult or a baby (It's technically my first pet other than betta fishes), and while I am willing to put in the effort I am just nervous about what is best for the Tortoise. However, my question is more focused on enclosures, which I know is a pretty hot topic in the community.
I see a lot of enclosures that are insane, and while I can build a nice sized one I would like to try something different, and here's where the wild thoughts come in. What about an enclosure that gives a lot of vertical space? Something about 2x3' with soft slopes going to platforms each ~6-8" up (total most likely ~2'), plenty of space to hide and explore with thick rails to prevent the tortoise from falling (although I have figured that if the tortoise does fall by some miracle it would only fall maybe 5 inches, no more). I would love to provide something like that for a tortoise, and I think the little thing would have a good time!
Unless I'm wrong, please let me know. I want my tortoise to live a long, healthy life, and I am willing to do what it takes.
Thanks for taking the time to read, let me know if this is cool or not!
Ever since I was a kid I've wanted a tortoise, and now that I'm 23 I'm finally fulfilling that dream and have decided on a Russian Tortoise. Now I'm still going back and forth between getting an adult or a baby (It's technically my first pet other than betta fishes), and while I am willing to put in the effort I am just nervous about what is best for the Tortoise. However, my question is more focused on enclosures, which I know is a pretty hot topic in the community.
I see a lot of enclosures that are insane, and while I can build a nice sized one I would like to try something different, and here's where the wild thoughts come in. What about an enclosure that gives a lot of vertical space? Something about 2x3' with soft slopes going to platforms each ~6-8" up (total most likely ~2'), plenty of space to hide and explore with thick rails to prevent the tortoise from falling (although I have figured that if the tortoise does fall by some miracle it would only fall maybe 5 inches, no more). I would love to provide something like that for a tortoise, and I think the little thing would have a good time!
Unless I'm wrong, please let me know. I want my tortoise to live a long, healthy life, and I am willing to do what it takes.
Thanks for taking the time to read, let me know if this is cool or not!