Is this a big enough enclosure for a male russian tortoise.

[Russell the Russian]

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Depends on the size of the tortoise

What are you using for substrate?

 

[lisa127]

You can see the tortoise in the enclosure. That size is good for that size tortoise. What are the dimensions of the enclosure? It looks like he has plenty of room, just not a lot of sight barriers. The substrate looks to be cypress mulch, though I could be wrong...

 

[bouaboua]

I'm worry that water dish. Can be a trap when your Russian fall in.

 

[johnsonnboswell]

You can see the tortoise in the enclosure.

Thanks, I missed it on my tiny screen.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello and welcome to the TFO from AZ. This summer you'll move it outside to a larger enclosure anyway ? Right

 

[Levi the Leopard]

For the tort size I think your enclosures size can be great. Right now it's too plain.
I'd add lots of sight barriers (rocks, drift wood, dirt hills, plants) so he can't see his whole kingdom at once glance. The more he has to do (walk over, walk under, walk around, hide in, investigate) the more content he'll be.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[Blakem]

My Russian currently has an outside enclosure that is 12x4 and he clearly shows me he wants more space. Your enclosure is good for now! No matter how large of an area I've provided, he finds the fence line and wants OUT.

 

[Russell the Russian]

You can see the tortoise in the enclosure. That size is good for that size tortoise. What are the dimensions of the enclosure? It looks like he has plenty of room, just not a lot of sight barriers. The substrate looks to be cypress mulch, though I could be wrong...

The dimensions are 4' by 8'

 

[Russell the Russian]

And it is cypress mulch

 

[Russell the Russian]

He is about 4.5 inches long

 

[Russell the Russian]

For the tort size I think your enclosures size can be great. Right now it's too plain.
I'd add lots of sight barriers (rocks, drift wood, dirt hills, plants) so he can't see his whole kingdom at once glance. The more he has to do (walk over, walk under, walk around, hide in, investigate) the more content he'll be.

Your right it is really plain I will add more to it soon

 

[ChloeCrull]

The enclosure size is wonderful; it's leaves room for walking and plenty of objects.

As Team Gomberg mentioned, I would add in some decor or "furniture." Right now, the enclosure is looking a bit bare. Try adding some plants to add some color and health or "realism" to the habitat. As bouaboua mentioned as well, I would be cautious about the water dish. You don't necessarily have to replace it or get rid of it, but monitor your little guy over the next few days and see if he has trouble accessing it (or climbing out of it).

I have seen beautiful indoor inclosures with live plants, rock piles, logs, basking spots, and so on. Be creative and take a glance at this section for inspiration.

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/ideas-for-indoor-enclosures.65798/


You can also look at some outdoor enclosures for some decor ideas.


http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/ideas-for-outdoor-enclosures.65797/


I hope this helps. Thank you for providing your tortoise with enough space to be happy!

 

[Russell the Russian]

The enclosure size is wonderful; it's leaves room for walking and plenty of objects.

As Team Gomberg mentioned, I would add in some decor or "furniture." Right now, the enclosure is looking a bit bare. Try adding some plants to add some color and health or "realism" to the habitat. As bouaboua mentioned as well, I would be cautious about the water dish. You don't necessarily have to replace it or get rid of it, but monitor your little guy over the next few days and see if he has trouble accessing it (or climbing out of it).

I have seen beautiful indoor inclosures with live plants, rock piles, logs, basking spots, and so on. Be creative and take a glance at this section for inspiration.

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/ideas-for-indoor-enclosures.65798/


You can also look at some outdoor enclosures for some decor ideas.


http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/ideas-for-outdoor-enclosures.65797/


I hope this helps. Thank you for providing your tortoise with enough space to be happy!

I was worried about the water too but I watched him and he can get in and out of it very well

 

[ChloeCrull]

I was worried about the water too but I watched him and he can get in and out of it very well

You're off to a very good start then! How is he doing? Is he enjoying his home? Is he active?

 

[Russell the Russian]

You're off to a very good start then! How is he doing? Is he enjoying his home? Is he active?

Yes he is very active and happy which makes me happy too

 

[ChloeCrull]

Yes he is very active and happy which makes me happy too

I'm glad! I always love seeing my female Russian tortoise roaming around. She tends to climb on top of her log a lot, and that always worries me. She'll sometimes slide down and I just facepalm!

 

[Russell the Russian]

I'm glad! I always love seeing my female Russian tortoise roaming around. She tends to climb on top of her log a lot, and that always worries me. She'll sometimes slide down and I just facepalm!

Mine does that too

 

[ChloeCrull]

Mine does that too
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That reminds me of this YouTube video:

I've seen my Russians do this a few times, but they don't seem to be harmed. It still scares me though.