And, to add, if he can't walk then his inner digestion is damaged as well...no poopingYes. 3 or 4x6 or larger feet should last until s/he can live outside 24/7 at around 10 inches.
Too small enclosures can lead to a tortoise that can't walk properly. I rescued a leopard raised like that. He was under sized and couldn't walk. Luckily therapy and proper room changed everything.
Think about them in the wild. They travel a lot to find food. They are not confined to a tiny area. Even the biggest area we give isn't nothing compared to the wild they cover.Thanks for your reply. I didnt know it would be that serious.
Oh i dont really see his poop also maybe thats why.And, to add, if he can't walk then his inner digestion is damaged as well...no pooping
generally..if they are eating they will poop. If you think the tort is constipated, you can stick him in a warmer than normal and deeper then normal tub...so that he has to swim...so they will get slightly stressed and swim frantically and start to poop...works often...lolOh i dont really see his poop also maybe thats why.
I agree that this is much too small. Four of those put together would be too small. You need something 122x144cm, like the size of a sheet of plywood, but closed in. A vivarium, in other words.Is 135L enclosure too small for a singleView attachment 365515 5inch leopard?
More questions and conversation are always welcome. We love to talk about tortoises! 🐢Thank you for all your advices, these are all noted.
I used two of those for my tortoises temporary outdoor enclosures. I even sprinkled a chicken seed forage mix in it for them it worked great.Would turning this kiddie pool into a tortoise enclosure and just adding a lid be a good idea? Plan to own more than 1 in the future
Not sue if you plan to use that pool inside or outside, but I wanted to mention a precautionary note here. If you use that pool (or any similar tub-like enclosure) outdoors you must be sure to put drain holes in the bottom or at the point where the sides meet the bottom to ensure that when/if it rains heavily, the water can escape. I know people whose tortoises have drowned in their outdoor enclosures when heavy rainstorms have passed through and the tortoises' owners were not home.Would turning this kiddie pool into a tortoise enclosure and just adding a lid be a good idea? Plan to own more than 1 in the future