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Posted by kellie on September 26, 1999 at 20:30:52:
In Reply to: russian tort question posted by ken on September 26, 1999 at 18:06:45:
: i have a russian tortoise, i am wondering if it is ok to let him roam freely about the house during the day. i have no dogs, 2 cats that dont pose a threat.... are there any other people that let their torts do this? thanks in advance for any replies
I FEEL STRONGLY THAT TORTISES SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ROAM FREELY IN THE HOUSE. YOU CAN'T PROVIDE THEM W/ THE PROPER TEMPERATURES OR THE FULL SPECTRUM LIGHTING THEY NEED. IT ALSO OPENS THE WAY FOR ACCIDENTAL INJURIES. I HAVE A BOX TURTLE I RESCUED THAT WAS FREE ROAMING AND HE HAS A SKIN INFECTION FROM BEING IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AND A PROLAPSED CLOACA, PROBABLY FROM NOT HAVING ACSESS TO WATER. MY NEW RED-FOOT TORTISE WAS ALSO ALLOWED TO FREE ROAM AND HAS SHELL INJURIES DUE TO BEING HIT BY DOORS AND SUCH. MY ADVICE - - CONSTRUCT THE PROPER INDOOR HOUSEING YOUR TORTISE NEEDS W/ TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS AND FULL SPECTRUM LIGHTS, YOU'LL BOTH BE HAPPIER YOU DID.
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