Hello, all! I adopted a Russian Tortoise last year in the late fall. Now that it's spring, I want to build him an outdoor enclosure! From my research, burrowing is a concern since they can tunnel under the walls of the habitat and escape. In my area, another concern is the raccoon population.
At first, I was going to build Morty's enclosure from cinder blocks, placing one underground, at the additional layers on top. Another idea was to buy a plastic "pond" from the local do-it-yourself store and make that his outdoor habitat. Thought that I'd also feel out this forum for some more ideas!
Are raccoons a threat to Russian Tortoises? If so, I'd have to have some kind of cover on the habitat to keep them out. If there is a cover, it will block the healthy sunlight. Is there a way around this, or do I need to just bring him back in every night? I have so many questions before I start putting a plan together. Thanks in advance for the advice!
At first, I was going to build Morty's enclosure from cinder blocks, placing one underground, at the additional layers on top. Another idea was to buy a plastic "pond" from the local do-it-yourself store and make that his outdoor habitat. Thought that I'd also feel out this forum for some more ideas!
Are raccoons a threat to Russian Tortoises? If so, I'd have to have some kind of cover on the habitat to keep them out. If there is a cover, it will block the healthy sunlight. Is there a way around this, or do I need to just bring him back in every night? I have so many questions before I start putting a plan together. Thanks in advance for the advice!