Russian tortoise burrow?

Tony the tank

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I'm preparing an area for the arrival of a pair of subadult Russians... It's a raised bed 3x20.. And about 16" before they can burrow out... I'm hoping that's enough... I would like to build them a burrow but don't know how to go about it...How deep.?? How big? Any help would be appreciated I'm in central Fl.. This is an outdoor enclosure..

Any help would be appreciated...Thank you
 

W Shaw

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My Russian likes burrowing and I think the exercise is good for him, so maybe just let them do their own burrowing. You might want to visit with some of the more experienced members about the issue of putting them in the same pen. It's generally discouraged, because 2 males or 2 females will fight & with one male and one female, the male will harass the female constantly. But I only have one and he's my first, so I'm not an authority on multitortoise households.
 
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