MNGuy
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-I do not have a tortoise. This is research while I await finding one to adopt through local rehomes or a non-profit rescue I've applied to.
-I'm a homeowner and have enough space in my fenced backyard for a 5 to 6-foot wide by 10 to 12-foot long outdoor enclosure if/when I am able to adopt a tortoise.
-I am researching enclosures with Russian and Hermann's tortoises in mind.
I have been looking at buying a plastic (poly) or corrugated steel stock tank as a winter enclosure. I live in Minnesota. What are your thoughts on these issues and these 4 choices:
-Plastic (poly) vs steel?
-What is the minimum height to keep a Russian or Hermann's tortoise from climbing out? (I don't plan to have a top on the indoor enclosure.)
1/ 6ft long by 2ft wide by 2ft tall steel tank
2/ 4ft long by 2ft wide by 2ft tall steel tank
3/ 4ft long by 3ft wide by 21-inch tall poly tank
4/ 6ft long by 2ft wide by 1ft tall steel tank
Thank you.
-I'm a homeowner and have enough space in my fenced backyard for a 5 to 6-foot wide by 10 to 12-foot long outdoor enclosure if/when I am able to adopt a tortoise.
-I am researching enclosures with Russian and Hermann's tortoises in mind.
I have been looking at buying a plastic (poly) or corrugated steel stock tank as a winter enclosure. I live in Minnesota. What are your thoughts on these issues and these 4 choices:
-Plastic (poly) vs steel?
-What is the minimum height to keep a Russian or Hermann's tortoise from climbing out? (I don't plan to have a top on the indoor enclosure.)
1/ 6ft long by 2ft wide by 2ft tall steel tank
2/ 4ft long by 2ft wide by 2ft tall steel tank
3/ 4ft long by 3ft wide by 21-inch tall poly tank
4/ 6ft long by 2ft wide by 1ft tall steel tank
Thank you.