Suitable Enclosure?

[liluvafan]

Hi everyone. I have been looking for a while and I'm not sure anyone else has asked this question. I have been doing a vast amount of research on Russian Tortoises, as I am planning on purchasing one. I currently have a 4'x2' enclosure originally designed for guinea pigs. With proper sanitation, would this be a suitable enclosure?

Here is the link to the cage: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NJ0DPY/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20


Thanks,
Jacob

*EDIT* I forgot to include that I will of course be adding appropriate lighting and substrate, as well as any other necessities.

 

[Yvonne G]

Not nearly big enough, liluvafan. Russian tortoises are hard-wired to wander over great distance, and they need quite a bit of room. If you can't set him up outside, then appx. 4'x8' indoors would be best.

 

[liluvafan]

Not nearly big enough, liluvafan. Russian tortoises are hard-wired to wander over great distance, and they need quite a bit of room. If you can't set him up outside, then appx. 4'x8' indoors would be best.

ok, thanks for the response!

 

[liluvafan]

Not nearly big enough, liluvafan. Russian tortoises are hard-wired to wander over great distance, and they need quite a bit of room. If you can't set him up outside, then appx. 4'x8' indoors would be best.

One more question: Would a hermann's tortoise or a greek do okay in this setup?

 

[Tom]

One more question: Would a hermann's tortoise or a greek do okay in this setup?

No. Its too small. Tortoises need a lot of room to move about. They are not a good pet for someone with limited space.

Care for hermanni, greeks and russians is very similar. Check these out:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

 

[liluvafan]

No. Its too small. Tortoises need a lot of room to move about. They are not a good pet for someone with limited space.

Care for hermanni, greeks and russians is very similar. Check these out:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

okay, thanks Tom!