viv or table

[dee11]

i was wondering whats the best home for a tortoise a viv a tortoise table or other suggestions thanks

 

[dmmj]

hatchlings do quite well in a viv, for adults most vivs are to small to house so I would go with a tortoise table for adults.

 

[AnthonyC]

I had no luck keeping humidity levels up in a table, but when I switched to a vivarium it became quite easy. If humidity levels have anything to do with your decision than I vote vivarium.

 

[dee11]

ok thankyou for your opinions

 

[Tom]

Depends on species and size/age. Also where you live and the seasons.

 

[Jacqui]

I go with what Tom said, plus if you have dogs, cats, and young children to keep out.

 

[dee11]

either a herman or a russian and looking for a 1yr or 2yr old i live in england

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I go with what Tom said, plus if you have dogs, cats, and young children to keep out.

i have dogs and kids

 

[Tom]

I would choose a vivarium to start with and then build a big table in a couple of years. Just my opinion.

 

[dee11]

thankyou tom

 

[Tom]

You are welcome. Just to elaborate: I like to keep babies and younger ones in a more humid, more stable environment. With adults I like to provide the largest space possible (or reasonable) and this is easier with an open topped tortoise table. Adults that are well started and nearly grown don't need the humidity that babies need. They can also tolerate a wider range of temps.

With all tortoises, time in a secure enclosure in the garden is best whenever the weather permits.

 

[dee11]

thankyou for your advice tom i want to learn as much as possible before i go and get alittle one and everyone is so helpful on here so im sure i ll learn loads

 

[Jacqui]

Darn, I think I am coming down with something. I am agreeing with what Tom has written.

 

[dee11]

i take it you dont agree with tom much haha

 

[Jacqui]

i take it you dont agree with tom much haha

Seems like!

 

[dee11]

haha there can always be a 1st for everything lol

 

[Jason M]

Hi there dee11'
I live in the uk also, I have my Russian torts in a indoor rabbit cage, have found that this is good for keeping out other pets


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