Hello, My name is Tim and this is my first post on the forum. This website looks like the best place for me to get involved in since I'm new to the tortoise world. I got a 5 year old girl? Russian Box for Christmas, Her name is Regina. If you all would like pictures will come. I have her set up comfortable in an aquarium with enough substrate for her to dig around in. I also have a shallow water bowl for drinking/sitting/pooping in.
I have been considering going with a Tupperware tub instead of the aquarium because i have read online that it is better for tortoises. I have noticed that she is constantly trying to walk through the glass, she isn't that bright HAHA! She has 2 lights one UVA one UVB The heat is usually around 80-90 degrees, with humidity around 30-40%. Does it sound like I'm doing everything correctly?
The main question i have is, what can i put in the aquarium to keep her entertained? She seems to get bored a lot, and when she gets bored she tries to walk through the glass. I give her plenty of time to walk around in my living room each day for some exercise, but i still want something in there for her to keep her busy while I'm at work. I'm open for any ideas and suggestions, because this is the first Tortoise I've had and am learning as I go. Thanks again.
I have been considering going with a Tupperware tub instead of the aquarium because i have read online that it is better for tortoises. I have noticed that she is constantly trying to walk through the glass, she isn't that bright HAHA! She has 2 lights one UVA one UVB The heat is usually around 80-90 degrees, with humidity around 30-40%. Does it sound like I'm doing everything correctly?
The main question i have is, what can i put in the aquarium to keep her entertained? She seems to get bored a lot, and when she gets bored she tries to walk through the glass. I give her plenty of time to walk around in my living room each day for some exercise, but i still want something in there for her to keep her busy while I'm at work. I'm open for any ideas and suggestions, because this is the first Tortoise I've had and am learning as I go. Thanks again.