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Posted by Bry on October 31, 2001 at 20:08:02:
Okay, I've read quite a few care sheets on Russian tortoises. It says many people complain that they're hard to keep alive in captivity, is this because they're often restricted to small enclosures constantly?
The first 10 caresheets I found were simply copy & pastes of Melissa Kaplan's Russian Tortoise caresheet which provides no info on cage size, environment requirements, etc. I finally found a few with some info. Would like it if some of you gave me links to other caresheets with more info.
I plan on keeping a single Russian tortoise. Would a small Vision tub, around 40" W x 26" D x 11" H be a good size for a single adult Russian? I don't plan to keep the Russian in the tub 24/7, I'd take it out regularly under supervision to let it get some exercise. There are no free-roaming animals in my home that would injure the tortoise. Is 85-75 degrees F. a good range to have the tortoise in? What about substrate? I've seen some people keep their torts on rabbit pellets. I personally don't like it because it seems they can't get any footing. Is aspen or cypress mulch a good choice substrate? Since the tub would have a smooth bottom, I could provide a soft cloth (not prickly plastic) reptile carpet underneath to provide footing. I have a good idea of what to feed the tortoise. When it gets warm up here in western NY state during spring and summer(not city) I will be able to take the tortoise outside to graze. There's a fairly large area around me that isn't treated with pesticides/insectides.
If Russians are hard to keep alive, what are other choices of small, hardy tortoises I could keep in captivity? What about Redfoots? Thanks for the help, and sorry for the many questions. If more care sheets provided better info, I wouldn't need to ask so much. :)
Bry
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