What do you think

[Tort1419]

Here is my tortoise enclosure soon to be inhabited by a Russian tortoise male. Where you see a saucer it is either a water bowl or a food bowl. Empty plant pots will have mostly grass. I am still getting materials like one more humid hide box. And some more things to climb on. Also I might add some rocks. The slate block will be where the MVB is. PLEASE let me know if anything in here will cause stress and or hurt my tortoise. And if there is anything I should add or take away. Thanks

 

[Tort1419]

 

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[Merrick]

What are the tempature and humidity parameters
I would add more plants spider plants and a rosemary bush would look good IMO

 

[Tort1419]

Ambient is about 72-75. Idk about others because I don't have bulb yet. Also humidity is between 50 and 70

 

[Merrick]

Seems good just mist a bit more

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Maybe try to sink the bowls into the substrate a bit more.
I agree with Merrick about the plants.
i'd use a piece of slate or similar to offer food on. This will help keep the beak trimmed.
A piece of cuttlefish bone is also a useful addition.

 

[Yvonne G]

It looks plenty big enough for a russian tortoise.

 

[Gillian M]

It looks plenty big enough for a russian tortoise.

I read that: 'The bigger the enclosure the better for any tort.' Is that not true?

 

[Gillian M]

A really good job, in my opinion, though I agree with Adam and Merrick as far as putting in more plants is concerned.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It's coming along nicely.

 

[Tort1419]

Guys I have a question about plants, I don't know where to get some that haven't been sprayed with pesticides? What do I do. The other plants in the enclosure the kale and spinach have been growing from seed. The basil was propagated from my dads garden.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Guys I have a question about plants, I don't know where to get some that haven't been sprayed with pesticides? What do I do. The other plants in the enclosure the kale and spinach have been growing from seed. The basil was propagated from my dads garden.

There's your answer.
Grow your own, buy plants fit for human consumption or get them from a garden you are certain doesn't use harmful chemicals.
Always wash anyway.
With bought plants, any new growth will be okay, so buy quick growing ones.

 

[Nathan.]

The saying bigger is better is correct. I think yvonne commented on it because she's so used to seeing pictures of enclosures that are too small.

 

[Prairie Mom]

Guys I have a question about plants, I don't know where to get some that haven't been sprayed with pesticides? What do I do. The other plants in the enclosure the kale and spinach have been growing from seed. The basil was propagated from my dads garden.

Looks good! I like the concrete tunnels. I don't have any issue with the pots' depth. I used pots in my enclosure. They can look quite nice with plants over-flowing in them. As to plants...Hostas do well in enclosures and you can often buy them cheap in bags as bareroots, so you can add your own organic soil. Also, many grocery stores (even Walmart) sells potted herbs in the Produce department. -I'd pick something that doesn't smell too strong since tortoises don't usually like herbs and they have a keen sense of smell. Also, you could always get any nice non-edible plant to use for cover and just keep the plant well out of your Russian's reach.