fern+fl0ra
New Member
Sorry if this question has a really simple answer! I'm a little confused on whether or not you have to have an indoor enclosure for your tort if you have an outdoor enclosure for them?
I am thinking of adopting an adult Russian, but I need to make an enclosure for him and get it approved before I can. I want to make sure he's as happy and stress-free as possible, so since I've heard that Russians do best outdoors, I plan on making an outdoor enclosure for him first. (Bigger than 4x8) If I make an outdoor enclosure, will I also need to make an indoor enclosure for him as well? I live in Washington (state) and I know that temperatures will drop come fall/winter. (still mild temps though, never snows here) Can Russians stay warm enough throughout the winter if I provided a heat source for them in their hideaway? I think I've seen a few people use dog houses attached to the outdoor enclosures?
I have the space available to have both indoor and outdoor, but I wanted to know if it is necessary in case I could be saving money by only building one!
I am thinking of adopting an adult Russian, but I need to make an enclosure for him and get it approved before I can. I want to make sure he's as happy and stress-free as possible, so since I've heard that Russians do best outdoors, I plan on making an outdoor enclosure for him first. (Bigger than 4x8) If I make an outdoor enclosure, will I also need to make an indoor enclosure for him as well? I live in Washington (state) and I know that temperatures will drop come fall/winter. (still mild temps though, never snows here) Can Russians stay warm enough throughout the winter if I provided a heat source for them in their hideaway? I think I've seen a few people use dog houses attached to the outdoor enclosures?
I have the space available to have both indoor and outdoor, but I wanted to know if it is necessary in case I could be saving money by only building one!