Tortoise Wheel: An Unexpected Success!

[Cathie G]

Sapphire needs one however I can do it. 🤗 That'll take a bit of brain storming to set it up though. I've seen him walk up a wall or be a tortoise wedgie in his furniture. I've seen him hanging by a claw from his hardware cloth lid 😭 maybe it'll keep him busy in a way where I don't find him in a ridiculous predicament. Upside down tortoises are pretty much screwed.

 

[myk]

I've used the rubberized stair treads for something similar for my bunnies to run across. And since they're flexible and would stick to something like that may help the wheel be more useful for a tortoise. I worry about a slippery surface also for all my animals

I get those self sticking non slip stickers, like black sandpaper,,for where I step on the boat and tops of trailer fenders, they probably work great,,my girl walks her perimeter for hours banging the walls,,put my hand in and she comes running wanting me to lift her but out lol,so I do fir a couple hours,

 

[myk]

I've used the rubberized stair treads for something similar for my bunnies to run across. And since they're flexible and would stick to something like that may help the wheel be more useful for a tortoise. I worry about a slippery surface also for all my animals

I get those self sticking non slip stickers, like black sandpaper,,for where I step on the boat and tops of trailer fenders, they probably work great,,my girl walks her perimeter for hours banging the walls,,put my hand in and she comes running wanting me to lift her but out lol,so I do fir a couple hours

 

[Michael Bird]

I really like this idea! My Hermann's tortoise frequently tries to climb the walls of his enclosure, even though he has space to wander. A larger wheel (or treadmill) just might help him burn off some of that energy. I don't think a regular hamster wheel would work, though, since he's about 7" (18 cm) long and about 5" (13 cm) wide...

 

[Cathie G]

I get those self sticking non slip stickers, like black sandpaper,,for where I step on the boat and tops of trailer fenders, they probably work great,,my girl walks her perimeter for hours banging the walls,,put my hand in and she comes running wanting me to lift her but out lol,so I do fir a couple hours

That's what I did but I can't think of what they're called. Mine were for stairs but like heavy sandpaper. They would stick to the large childs doll house I used for a play area for my bunny and cat. (It cost me about a Dollar at a goodwill). The treads cost me more😀. I.placed the treads across areas they could run across for a fun nail file 😀

 

[myk]

That's what I did but I can't think of what they're called. Mine were for stairs but like heavy sandpaper. They would stick to the large childs doll house I used for a play area for my bunny and cat. (It cost me about a Dollar at a goodwill). The treads cost me more😀. I.placed the treads across areas they could run across for a fun nail file 😀

I just call them non slip stickers thingies, lol,

 

[Cathie G]

I just call them non slip stickers thingies, lol,

I always have to say you know that thingy that does this or that. Then they think I'm a dummy just because I don't know what it's called specifically 😜 and well I guess all that matters is I totally understand what it can do.😁😁😁 sometimes 😜

 

[myk]

I always have to say you know that thingy that does this or that. Then they think I'm a dummy just because I don't know what it's called specifically 😜 and well I guess all that matters is I totally understand what it can do.😁😁😁 sometimes 😜

Hey pass me that thing. You know the thingy,,over there, that thingy, lol,n don't forget the whatchamacallit,

 

[Sarah2020]

Wheel of persistence is still very popular I have ordered the shower antislip tape so will get that on tomorrow. Thanks for the hints and tips to make this better.

 

[Lyn W]

Wow that's incredible!
I like the fact its wooden with grips and not the sort that claws that could get trapped in. I suppose he's not fast enough to tip himself over in it but do you only let him use it while you're there to keep an eye on him - just in case?

 

[_The_Beast_]

Wow that's incredible!
I like the fact its wooden with grips and not the sort that claws that could get trapped in. I suppose he's not fast enough to tip himself over in it but do you only let him use it while you're there to keep an eye on him - just in case?

It's in his vivarium 24/7 and no risk of flipping. Tort cannot go anywhere close to fast enough to do a 'hamster-style' flip and I have the wheel lowered to be quite close to level with the substrate + medium sized rocks to help with getting in and out The real risk is what happens when the wheel is befouled mid-exercise. Pee is fine, not super messy, but the poops! Ah, now that's where the real risk can be found...