ChloeCrull
Active Member
Hello, fellow tortoise lovers!
This is my very first post on these forums, so I am quite excited. My name is Chloe and I am currently living in Fresno, California. During my free-time, I am an active writer and a mother of two Russian tortoises, Harold and Hazel.
i have had Harold (he's approximately 3 years-old) since January 26th of this year (nearly 11 months) and Hazel (she's approximately 1 year-old) since September 19 of this year (barely two months). Their diet is balanced with a healthy variety of correct greenery and topped off with the appropriate amount of calcium—and 24/7 access to water, of course!
The only "concern" that I have is their habitat. It's perfectly large, approximately 6 feet long and 2 feet across (I have two Zoo-Med Tortoise Houses connected to each other) and they receive the necessary lighting. However, I was wondering if I should rearrange the items in their environment, such as the food dish, their regular sleeping logs, and any other "furniture" around them.
Do any of you move the items around in your tortoises' homes, or does it create a large amount of stress for them? Is it better for them to memorize and become familiar with their surroundings and locations of their favorite toys and items?
Thank you for taking the time to browse through this thread. I sincerely appreciate any feedback or ideas given! Have a lovely day, and keep those shells warm!
This is my very first post on these forums, so I am quite excited. My name is Chloe and I am currently living in Fresno, California. During my free-time, I am an active writer and a mother of two Russian tortoises, Harold and Hazel.
i have had Harold (he's approximately 3 years-old) since January 26th of this year (nearly 11 months) and Hazel (she's approximately 1 year-old) since September 19 of this year (barely two months). Their diet is balanced with a healthy variety of correct greenery and topped off with the appropriate amount of calcium—and 24/7 access to water, of course!
The only "concern" that I have is their habitat. It's perfectly large, approximately 6 feet long and 2 feet across (I have two Zoo-Med Tortoise Houses connected to each other) and they receive the necessary lighting. However, I was wondering if I should rearrange the items in their environment, such as the food dish, their regular sleeping logs, and any other "furniture" around them.
Do any of you move the items around in your tortoises' homes, or does it create a large amount of stress for them? Is it better for them to memorize and become familiar with their surroundings and locations of their favorite toys and items?
Thank you for taking the time to browse through this thread. I sincerely appreciate any feedback or ideas given! Have a lovely day, and keep those shells warm!
as far as rearranging their "furniture" I personally think that it doesn't hurt anything if done occasionally, like once or twice a year. I do try to keep one hide in the same place however if they use it all the time.I think all living animals need mental stimulation, new things to look at and walk around and over are good for them. I put the food in different places around the enclosure sometimes so she has to go look for it. Check out the Russian tortoise section for a lot of great information on enclosures, diet etc.post some pictures, we love pictures around here
