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preparing for a first tortoise

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Posted by alimx on April 05, 2003 at 00:03:08:

Hello! I'm in the process of preparing for my first tortoise - probably a spur-thighed (Testudo sp.). I'm very curious about the posts regarding rubbermaid containers as habitats. At this point I'm not able to have a wooden box made, and my other option is a 20 long aquarium.

What I've been told is that I need a heater in the bottom of the tank as well as a light and heat lamp - that sounds like overkill to me... Not to mention that the heater wouldn't work with the rubbermaid, which makes me think it's not really necessary.

Long story short - if I go with the large rubbermaid container, what substrate do I use on the bottom and how do I maintain heat? TIA!!

Alison

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