My Leopard Tortoise in an apartment

[KimC90]

Re: RE: My Leopard Tortoise in an apartment

Kiddie pools are cheap, just leave it outside and have a large tub inside for him.

That's a great idea! Do you think a hard plastic one is better then a small blow up one?

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[wellington]

Absolutely. I don't think anyone uses the blow up. The plastic ones I would safe,y assume that is what they are talking about. If you either do a search on here for kiddie pool or look in the enclosure thread, you should be able to find a few pics of members that uses them.

 

[lynnedit]

I agree, an patio kiddie pool and keep your inside enclosure (although the narrow enclosure with wheels is a great idea!). Sounds like you are getting a new tortoise table? The idea of little pocket plastic bins are OK, but they wouldn't have heat, etc.
However, what about a couple of bins (holes for drainage) on your patio for growing weeds for extra food?

I like this kiddie pool set up, but there are several examples. If your patio gets fairly hot, consider a piece of wood over one side for additional shade.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-69213.html
Also, stay with him when out there, or make a lid.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/attachment.php?aid=23455
Other lid ideas out there as well, of course.

 

[KimC90]

Re: RE: My Leopard Tortoise in an apartment

I agree, an patio kiddie pool and keep your inside enclosure (although the narrow enclosure with wheels is a great idea!). Sounds like you are getting a new tortoise table? The idea of little pocket plastic bins are OK, but they wouldn't have heat, etc.
However, what about a couple of bins (holes for drainage) on your patio for growing weeds for extra food?

I like this kiddie pool set up, but there are several examples. If your patio gets fairly hot, consider a piece of wood over one side for additional shade.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-69213.html
Also, stay with him when out there, or make a lid.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/attachment.php?aid=23455
Other lid ideas out there as well, of course.

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I agree, an patio kiddie pool and keep your inside enclosure (although the narrow enclosure with wheels is a great idea!). Sounds like you are getting a new tortoise table? The idea of little pocket plastic bins are OK, but they wouldn't have heat, etc.
However, what about a couple of bins (holes for drainage) on your patio for growing weeds for extra food?

I like this kiddie pool set up, but there are several examples. If your patio gets fairly hot, consider a piece of wood over one side for additional shade.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-69213.html
Also, stay with him when out there, or make a lid.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/attachment.php?aid=23455
Other lid ideas out there as well, of course.

What are the best things to plant, where can I find them?

 

[wellington]

Check out the tortoisetable.org for edible plants and tortoisesupply.com sells sees. The owner, Tyler, of tortoise supply is also a member of the forum.

 

[KimC90]

By the way I found a picture of Dwight on his car ride to come home with me. I didnt have him home 30 mins before he got new, proper, and clean bedding, real food, and a lamp.
I think he likes his environment much more now

 

[wellington]

Cute. I see he brought his mail with him too LOL.