ChloeCrull
Active Member
Hi there, fellow tortoises lovers!
Today, I have some pictures to show you lovely reptile-lovers. I was wondering if you could offer some feedback and helpful hints regarding the expansion and upgrading of my Russian tortoise enclosure. I currently have one male and one female (I am looking to separate them in the near future).
Here is a general idea of the enclosure. It is a 6x2 habitat created by pushing two Zoo Med Tortoise Houses together.
This second picture shows the right side of the cage. Here you can see some coconut fiber, an aloe plant, a tortoise cuttlebone (for calcium), the ordinary food dish, and my female Russian sleeping under her favorite little cave.
This third picture shows the left side of the enclosure. Here is the water dish, a hiding log, and a few flat stones for claw trimming (and beak trimming when food is on top of them). Please note that the grounded walnut sand shown here is going to be replaced. I have received advice from a very friendly member regarding impacting and other worries with this type of substrate. You can also see my lazy boy, Harold, enjoying his routine stroll.
Here is just a picture of Harold in hopes that it will give you a smile. Please note (as mentioned previously) that I am planning to separate the two tortoises as I am aware of the issues or future concerns with aggression and dominance.
How does he look?
Thank you to everyone who took the time to read this thread and put forth the effort to respond. Any feedback is welcome, both negative (if it's constructive) and positive! I hope that everyone has a fantastic day.
Today, I have some pictures to show you lovely reptile-lovers. I was wondering if you could offer some feedback and helpful hints regarding the expansion and upgrading of my Russian tortoise enclosure. I currently have one male and one female (I am looking to separate them in the near future).
Here is a general idea of the enclosure. It is a 6x2 habitat created by pushing two Zoo Med Tortoise Houses together.
This second picture shows the right side of the cage. Here you can see some coconut fiber, an aloe plant, a tortoise cuttlebone (for calcium), the ordinary food dish, and my female Russian sleeping under her favorite little cave.
This third picture shows the left side of the enclosure. Here is the water dish, a hiding log, and a few flat stones for claw trimming (and beak trimming when food is on top of them). Please note that the grounded walnut sand shown here is going to be replaced. I have received advice from a very friendly member regarding impacting and other worries with this type of substrate. You can also see my lazy boy, Harold, enjoying his routine stroll.
Here is just a picture of Harold in hopes that it will give you a smile. Please note (as mentioned previously) that I am planning to separate the two tortoises as I am aware of the issues or future concerns with aggression and dominance.
How does he look?
Thank you to everyone who took the time to read this thread and put forth the effort to respond. Any feedback is welcome, both negative (if it's constructive) and positive! I hope that everyone has a fantastic day.