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Is a 50 gallon tank good for a Russian tortoise?
The simplest alternative to a glass aquarium will not only make your Russian tortoise happy and healthy, it will keep your wallet a bit heavier. A 50-gallon or larger plastic storage tote makes for a safe enclosure that affords your tortoise the benefits of space and good air circulation.
How big are Russian tortoise enclosures indoors?
5 square feet
For indoor enclosures, a plastic tub, glass tank, or wooden terrarium are all good options. The indoor enclosure should be at least 5 square feet but larger tanks are always better. For outdoor enclosures, they should have at least a 3 foot by 3 foot pen with walls 1 foot tall and 6 inches deep.
What do Russian tortoises need in their cage?
Russian tortoises requires a very dry, well-drained cage in an indoor enclosure. The enclosure should have appropriate landscaping, with an area for both hiding and excercise, and an easily cleaned substrate. Housing: Russian tortoises can be housed well indoors or outdoors in warm weather, depending on the climate.
Do Russian tortoises need UV light?
UVB Lighting is essential for Russian Tortoises to process calcium in captivity. Without UVB lighting tortoises will develop serious health problems such as abnormal shell growth and deformities.
Do Russian tortoises need heat at night?
Russian tortoises don’t need a heat source at night as long as they are heated properly during the day. We generally recommend that the hottest part of an indoor enclosure be around 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit directly under the basking bulb.
What type of bedding is best for Russian tortoises?
cypress mulch
As obligate burrowers, Russian tortoises should be provided with a fairly deep layer of appropriate bedding. Reptile (orchid) bark, shredded aspen, clean soil, and cypress mulch are all acceptable choices. The substrate used should be easy to clean, and suitable for digging.
Do Russian tortoises bite?
So do tortoises bite? Yes, tortoises do bite. While they are typically very docile and peaceful, they are able to use the strength of their beaks to bite each other, other pets and sometimes humans for a variety of reasons.
Do Russian tortoises need heating pads?
Most of the time, no. We’d only recommend a heat mat for use when you have a sickly tortoise that will benefit from a raised body temperature at night. They don’t promote basking in the day and that is an essential part of keeping tortoises healthy.
What is the best bedding for a Russian tortoise?
What is the best bedding for tortoises?
Popular indoor substrates for tortoises include coconut coir, soil & coconut coir mix, organic soil, and peat moss. Popular chip type substrates include fir / orchid bark, cypress mulch, and coconut husk chips. Also shown is sphagnum moss which is very soft when damp.