Hi everybody! I have had my russian tortoise for almost 7 years now and am wondering if I am missing anything or if there is anything that can make it seem more like his natural habitat. In his tank I have timothy hay,a heat lamp,a mini pond/waterdish that is big enough for him to get in but not deep,a log,and a food dish. Can I make a home-made tortoise table? I appreciate any help that I can get.
russian tortoise habitat
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Hi!
So your habitat sounds great!!
If you want to build a tortoise table, here is a link.
http://russiantortoise.net/tortoise_table.htm
Also, I would put in a thermometer to make sure the temp is right.
So your habitat sounds great!!
If you want to build a tortoise table, here is a link.
http://russiantortoise.net/tortoise_table.htm
Also, I would put in a thermometer to make sure the temp is right.
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izzy2208 said:
Well the basking spot in mine is about 95 degrees and the rest of his tank is my house's temp, somewhere around 70 degrees. Also if you do put a thermometer in there put it near his shell height.
izzy2208 said:
is the Timothy hay the substrate? if so, you must change it. no tortoise should be housed on any hay. and Russian tortoises LOVE to dig and burrow, its what they do. replace it with coco coir, it comes in bricks at petco. give him a good 3" so he can bury himself
you can mix it with sterile dirt as well.also, a tortoise needs sunlight to digest its food properly. does your tort get time outside or do you have a uvb light?
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