Enclosure top

[Tort1419]

Should there be a top on my indoor enclosure

 

[Careym13]

If you have a species that needs to be kept humid then yes. Or if you have a tort that likes to climb.

 

[Tort1419]

I'm going to get a Russian tortoise what humidity level should it be at

 

[Careym13]

I am unsure about the particulars for Russian care...but check the care sheets in the species specific forum...and I'm sure some of the members who keep Russians will chime in soon

 

[Tort1419]

Ok thanks

 

[Yelloweyed]

It depends on the tortoise's age.

If it is a hatchling/baby/juvie, then higher humidity (with warmth) is better for the tort. Use dampened coco coir, cypress mulch and/or fine fir bark to raise the humidity without a risk of mold.

If it is an adult or over 4" SCL, then an open top and/or outside is fine.

 

[Tort1419]

It depends on the tortoise's age.

If it is a hatchling/baby/juvie, then higher humidity (with warmth) is better for the tort. Use dampened coco coir, cypress mulch and/or fine fir bark to raise the humidity without a risk of mold.

If it is an adult or over 4" SCL, then an open top and/or outside is fine.

Hey could I also ask you about the best substrate, I know I'm going to include coco coir but what should I add, and how often should I completely empty out the substrate and add new substrate

 

[Tort1419]

Also if u could provide a good substrate that I could put in the tortoises enclosure but as well as one where I could grow weeds and plants in

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Coco coir is great because you don't really have to replace it, just do spot cleaning.
I guess it could last for years before a top up is necessary.