Re: russian tort question

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Posted by brad wilson on June 05, 2002 at 09:14:51:

In Reply to: russian tort question posted by Eric on June 05, 2002 at 01:45:02:

: To keep one of these primarily indoors what size enclosure would I need? Also- would I buy the enclosure that it would live it`s live out in, or are they size specific. I`ve been reading care sheets and such, just a couple questions is all.

buy the largest enclosure you can afford (and fit in your space.) Glass tanks aren't so great for a number of reasons, including the high cost of getting a large one and the difficulty of cleaning it out. If you are handy with tools you could make something out of plywood. If not try getting a stock tank (watering trough) or a kiddie wading pool or the largest rubbermaid tub you can find. Try to give the tort at least 8 square feet of space. No need to buy an enclosure for each phase of the tort's life.

: Thanks for your time.
: ps- just how large are these fully grown anyways?

I have 5 adult russians ranging from 4.5 to 6.5 inches in shell length. From what I've read they can get up to 8 (Maybe 9) inches. Body weights for my guys range from 1 to 2.4 pounds.

: No I haven`t purchased yet- RESEARCH.. then purchase. =)

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: : To keep one of these primarily indoors what size enclosure would I need? Also- would I buy the enclosure that it would live it`s live out in, or are they size specific. I`ve been reading care sheets and such, just a couple questions is all. : buy the largest enclosure you can afford (and fit in your space.) Glass tanks aren't so great for a number of reasons, including the high cost of getting a large one and the difficulty of cleaning it out. If you are handy with tools you could make something out of plywood. If not try getting a stock tank (watering trough) or a kiddie wading pool or the largest rubbermaid tub you can find. Try to give the tort at least 8 square feet of space. No need to buy an enclosure for each phase of the tort's life. : : Thanks for your time. : : ps- just how large are these fully grown anyways? : I have 5 adult russians ranging from 4.5 to 6.5 inches in shell length. From what I've read they can get up to 8 (Maybe 9) inches. Body weights for my guys range from 1 to 2.4 pounds. : : No I haven`t purchased yet- RESEARCH.. then purchase. =) : :

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