Red-Foot indoor size

[feister47]

So I have been debating on getting a red-foot tort for a bit, and I was reading up on the forums. They mostly said that an 8x2 was an acceptable size for an indoor. I live in southern Ohio, so I would like to be able to leave my torts outside during some of spring, summer, and fall. So when the colder months arrive, is it okay to just have a 6x2? Because thats the size of stock tank I can afford. The outdoor enclosure would be much larger, at least 8x4.This would be for 1 red foot, by the way.
The tort would stay inside during cold nights and during winter, otherwise he/she would stay outside.

Thanks

 

[feister47]

Anyone replying? I've noticed that the replies are like tortoises on this forum, extremely slow

 

[feister47]

Well... am I alone here?

 

[tortdad]

6'x2' is okay depending on the size of tort. A full blown adult will need more space but 12 square feet is okay for a smaller tort for cold nights and winter months. Your outdoor space needs to be larger though, they need room to roam.

You could always make your 6x2 indoor enclosure 2 stories tall and double its floor space. That creates it own issues with hearing and lighting but it can be done. My Redfoots have a small second story area and they love it.

 

[feister47]

Okay, that sounds good. The outdoor will be about... I'm thinking 8x4, depending if I get more torts in the future. Also, can different species cohabitate outside? Like in a large area.

On the issue of double cages, I'm most likely going to use a stock tank, so I might install a shelf and ramp, and have two basking spots, one up at the top, and one at the bottom.
Is cypress a good substrate?

 

[tortdad]

Okay, that sounds good. The outdoor will be about... I'm thinking 8x4, depending if I get more torts in the future. Also, can different species cohabitate outside? Like in a large area.

On the issue of double cages, I'm most likely going to use a stock tank, so I might install a shelf and ramp, and have two basking spots, one up at the top, and one at the bottom.
Is cypress a good substrate?

Yes but how are you going to keep the humidity up in an open top stock tank

 

[feister47]

Oh, didnt think about that... Probably going to cover the rest with foil. I'm buying a mister system for my frogs and geckos soon, possibly hook that up into the cage. How does your cage look? Could you send me some pics?

Thanks