tortoiselover2323
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Hello everyone, I have been doing a lot of research for the past several months and am getting a baby Russian Tortoise soon. I have read the caresheets provided on this forum and they have given me a great basic understanding of what I need to do in order to help my tortoise be happy and healthy. So I thank you for that.
The only problem though that I have stumbled upon is the type of enclosure I need.
The caresheets on here say baby Russian tortoises need more humidity than adults do, and therefore a Rubbermaid container (40-100 gallon tank or tub) is beneficial rather than an open top enclosure.
The breeder I am getting my tortoise from says to get a shallow tub instead and for it to be an open top. He said the reason for this is to help with air flow and to prevent overheating.
I would like to know what the best solution is. Should I still go with the Rubbermaid container that would provide more humidity?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my first time owning a tortoise (or at least soon to be!).
Thank you greatly.
The only problem though that I have stumbled upon is the type of enclosure I need.
The caresheets on here say baby Russian tortoises need more humidity than adults do, and therefore a Rubbermaid container (40-100 gallon tank or tub) is beneficial rather than an open top enclosure.
The breeder I am getting my tortoise from says to get a shallow tub instead and for it to be an open top. He said the reason for this is to help with air flow and to prevent overheating.
I would like to know what the best solution is. Should I still go with the Rubbermaid container that would provide more humidity?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my first time owning a tortoise (or at least soon to be!).
Thank you greatly.