brax2300
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Just got a new table for my horsefields just waiting for the soil to dry out so I can set it up
New table
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Just got a new table for my horsefields just waiting for the soil to dry out so I can set it up
It looks pretty big, but if your tortoise is full grown, it may not be big enough.
Steve_carter
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Nice looking table. 4ft x 2ft? Did you buy it or build it? Look forward to seeing the setup once it dries 
Steve_carter
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How you getting on with the setup?
Bet that took some drying out with just that hairdryer lol.
. Ok back to serious. How's it going with setting up?
brax2300
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The funny thing is I used the dryer to dry the soil lol I'll post new pics tomrrow
Hahahaha, yep I new that. Many a true word said in jest.
Seriously though. How wet is it. You don't want it bone dry.
brax2300
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I spray it every few days it's not proper dry they have an outdoor run now as well so this is just a basic home for night time and chilly days really 
brax2300
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4 by 3 Steve
Have you read this care sheet.
Your water dish doesn't look big enough for your tort to be able to bathe in it.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
Your water dish doesn't look big enough for your tort to be able to bathe in it.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
You mean 4 x2ft.
Steve_carter
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Nice table that. I built mine. Mine is 3x2ft for my 10month Russian. Don't have anything for outdoor as yet but obviously in the planning for when he is bigger & older. He has space where he is to increase the table size indoors to suit him growing up for now.
I started with one of these tables for my juvenile redfoots. Changed to a viv after a month. I couldn't achieve the correct ambient and humidity that redfoots require. The difference I saw in there activity when I changed to a viv was quite a lot.
I believe tables are ok for Russians though. Seem to be more tolerant to greater heat changes.
My friend is in the progress of building his outdoor enclosure for his Russians. He's using simple breeze blocks, 2 coarses high. Think his is 9x14ft. Will only cost about £50.
brax2300
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The water dish is bigger than it looks and they don't need to bath in there just to drink they get a bath every few days
All tortoises should have a bath big enough so they can self soak. They hydrate by absorbing water through the skin aswell as drinking. I would use a simple terracotta saucer, cost a couple of quid.
Marinated mamma
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Ha we've all been there!
Lovely! Lucky tort.
