Outdoor Enclosure Question

[CindyWho4]

Hi I've looked a little in the forums but didn't find an exact answer. I apologize if I just missed it and this is a repost of sorts. I'm planning an outdoor enclosure for a Russian, to go up as soon as spring comes. I'm thinking big above-ground garden box with a secure top to keep Gamera in and animals out. What I'm wondering is...are RTs particularly good burrowers? Do I need to dig down and put some chicken wire or something down first? I know this is important with some breeds, but I'm unsure with RTs. Thanks!

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

my russian like to hide under the leaves and sometimes cover there selfs in dirt but they donate really burrow like sulcatas.

 

[CindyWho4]

Ok thank you! Neither of mine have ever done more than kinda dig down and cover a little of their shells in substrate, but I've never been able to have one outside for long. Wanted to be sure. I'd be heartbroken to lose one.

 

[CindyWho4]

Great pic btw!

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Yep, russians are VERY good diggers and climbers, so it needs t0o be VERY secure! Mine does not like to dig outside, for some reason, but I put fencing in the dirt and around the sides anyway! Raised garden beds are a good choice for a simple, easy outdoor area! I would def take the precaution just to secure it more.

 

[CindyWho4]

Thank you!

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Your welcome!