Russian Enclosure

[onebigdude]

I've always had bearded dragons and have a very nice enclosure I built. Dimensions are 48"L x 24"W x 24"H. WIll this house a full grown russian? I don't have room for a tortoise table.

 

[BILBO-03]

I think a adult Russian needs a 8 foot by 4 foot enclosure but I may be wrong

 

[cmacusa3]

I think a adult Russian needs a 8 foot by 4 foot enclosure but I may be wrong

Yes that's way to small.

 

[JoesMum]

Hello and welcome

Yes, Russians are very active little torts and need a minimum of 4'x8'

Please read the following written by species experts working hard to correct outdated information widely available on the Internet and from many pet stores and, sadly, from some breeders and vets too.

Beginner Mistakes
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

Russian Tortoise Care
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

 

[ZEROPILOT]

They are also very accomplished climbers. So smooth sided enclosures would be important.

 

[JoesMum]

They are also very accomplished climbers. So smooth sided enclosures would be important.

With capped corners and edges

 

[Jodie]

An adult Russian should have a large outside enclosure. Assuming this, a smaller inside enclosure for short periods of bad weather can work.

 

[Gillian M]

I've always had bearded dragons and have a very nice enclosure I built. Dimensions are 48"L x 24"W x 24"H. WIll this house a full grown russian? I don't have room for a tortoise table.

A very warm welcome to the forum!

Any pic(s) of the enclosure? I do realize that you mentioned its size but a pic would also help give you advise.

Please read the "Enclosures" Section.

 

[onebigdude]

I live in Ohio, so an outdoor enclosure isn't an option with the winter. I don't have any pictures of the enclosure at the moment since I'm at work. Like I said, I've always had bearded dragons, also a ball python, but wanted to switch things up and go with a tortoise. I guess I'll look around and see if I can find something that would fit comfortably

 

[JoesMum]

I live in Ohio, so an outdoor enclosure isn't an option with the winter. I don't have any pictures of the enclosure at the moment since I'm at work. Like I said, I've always had bearded dragons, also a ball python, but wanted to switch things up and go with a tortoise. I guess I'll look around and see if I can find something that would fit comfortably

Please read those links I posted, they will help you understand what you need to organise.

 

[Yvonne G]

I live in Ohio, so an outdoor enclosure isn't an option with the winter. I don't have any pictures of the enclosure at the moment since I'm at work. Like I said, I've always had bearded dragons, also a ball python, but wanted to switch things up and go with a tortoise. I guess I'll look around and see if I can find something that would fit comfortably

Russian tortoises hibernate, so it really doesn't matter what your winter weather is like. It gets pretty cold in their native country too.

 

[Jodie]

I keep Russians outside from March through October in Spokane WA. I have heated night boxes, and hibernate them in winter.

 

[JoesMum]

You might also find this thread useful for outdoor ideas in a colder climate.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/outdoor-accommodation-in-a-colder-uk-climate.140866/

 

[RussianTortKing]

I don't hibernate my russian