Re: Russian Tortise and other pets, can I let them out?

Posted by Terry on February 04, 2001 at 15:20:02:

In Reply to: Russian Tortise and other pets, can I let them out? posted by J. Mason on February 04, 2001 at 15:08:33:

Hi,
never let the tortoises out around the dogs/cats.
Hundreds of pet turtles/tortoises are seriously injured or killed each year by dogs.
Dogs see tortoises as interesting chew toys, it only takes a couple of minutes for a dog to kill a tortoise.

It doesn't matter how tame or gentle the dogs are,
don't risk it.

Cats aren't usually that interested , but even a cat could do serious harm to a small tortoise.

Maybe you could build the tortoises a larger enclosure, or let them out in just one room. And keep the door closed so the dogs/cats can't go in there when the torts are out and about.

Check out the link below for enclosure ideas.
Terry.

• Tortoise/turtle habitats, indoors and outdoors.

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