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[RachelG96]

Hello! I have a Russian tortoise, female, who I absolutely love. I've been doing some research and I don't know if the indoor habitat I have for her is good. I was told that a fish tank type enclosure would be ok but them I did some online research and I read that they need something more open to get better air. Should I consider getting something else? And if so what should it be?

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum, RachelG96. I prefer housing them outside.

 

[Jacqui]

Hi and welcome! To give you a better answer first can I ask you two questions? How big is your tortoise and how bis is the tank?

 

[RachelG96]

Hi and welcome! To give you a better answer first can I ask you two questions? How big is your tortoise and how bis is the tank?

She's in a 40 gallon tank and she's about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[blafiriravt]

Welcome!

 

[cemmons12]

I keep my Russian in the biggest Rubber Maid tote I could buy. It works out very good. I think its like a 55 gallon tote and I use coco coir for her bedding.

 

[RachelG96]

I keep my Russian in the biggest Rubber Maid tote I could buy. It works out very good. I think its like a 55 gallon tote and I use coco coir for her bedding.

Thank you! Im definitly going to do that.

 

[RachelG96]

I keep my Russian in the biggest Rubber Maid tote I could buy. It works out very good. I think its like a 55 gallon tote and I use coco coir for her bedding.

Is there specific lights i need? Right now im using a UVB light and a heat lamp.

 

[pam]

Welcome.

 

[dmmj]

Like all things in life, bigger is better. I prefer old book cases for my indoor enclosure, but outside IMHO is the best option.

 

[TORTOISEMAN1]

Welcome!!