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Hey guys, I have a Russian tortoise in a 3x3 pen. I've always wanted a redfoot. Is it a big enough enclosure? If it isn't, what other tortoises can I keep there besides Russians?
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Jacqui said:Is this an adult Russian? Because 3 by 3 is not even enough room for an adult and barely enough for a hatchling, in my opinion. Next, I am a firm believer in not mixing species, let alone these two which have different environmental and dietary needs. Then there are diseases and things to consider also. Last as with any tortoise, you always need to be prepared to have a second enclosure ready to go, if and when the tortoises may start to fight, intimidate, harass, bully, or stress each other. Russians for many folks seem to be one of the worst species for the problems getting along. Then your going to need a second enclosure for any new animal during quarantine, also. So think about all these things.
So my answer is a firm, no not enough room for a second tortoise of ANY kind.
StudentoftheReptile said:Ditto on the above post.
A.) not enough space for even two Russians
B.) Russians are notoriously belligerent and territorial to cagemates
C.) mixing species is typically frowned upon anyway, especially those with different habitat & diet requirements
If you're gung-ho on a redfoot, start working on acquiring or building a separate enclosure.
russiantortoise said:Could it be the reason why he is stressed out? Because his pen is too small?
Jacqui said:If you can not expand outward, how about expanding vertically? Build him an upper story ( a second floor).