It's still rather hot here, so I have plenty of time to build my tort enclosure. I have decided to purchase a 6 year old Russian Tortoise, but I won't be taking him home until I have an indoor enclosure built. I have an outdoor 'turtle run' already finished, thanks to my dad.
After reading care sheets, I have some questions:
Will a 50g rectangular tub be alright? Or can you go smaller?
What is the preferred substrate? One caresheet said 60% top soil and 40% playsand.
Is there anything specific that your turtles really enjoy in their enclosures?
What do you typically use as a water dish? I've seen some slim, ceramic ones we used for our birds, but I wanted some other opinions.
After reading care sheets, I have some questions:
Will a 50g rectangular tub be alright? Or can you go smaller?
What is the preferred substrate? One caresheet said 60% top soil and 40% playsand.
Is there anything specific that your turtles really enjoy in their enclosures?
What do you typically use as a water dish? I've seen some slim, ceramic ones we used for our birds, but I wanted some other opinions.