Real advice for real entreprenEUrs
Choosing the right tortoise to care for depends on how well you can accommodate a specific species in your home and lifestyle. It's important to consider the amount of space you have available, as a small tortoise such as a Russian or Horsfield tortoise will need an enclosure of at least 2x2 meters to live in as it grows. A small enclosure can cause stress and lead to physical health problems for your pet.
When setting up the enclosure, you should provide suitable substrate that is deep enough to avoid moisture buildup that can cause fungus to grow. A combination of play sand and topsoil is easy to maintain and keep clean. Removing waste matter and uneaten food daily is also essential to maintaining a clean and healthy environment for your tortoise.
If you live in an area with a climate similar to the tortoise's natural habitat, an outside enclosure is ideal for your pet. For instance, a Russian tortoise will thrive in an outdoor environment where it can explore, hide away, and graze on naturally growing foliage. However, if the weather is unfavorable, you will need to provide an indoor enclosure with a basking area that should be approximately 95 degrees. Tortoises need the right amount of heat and light to remain healthy, metabolize their food correctly, and benefit from essential minerals and vitamins.
When deciding which tortoise to care for, it's best to research the natural environment of the species and mimic it as closely as possible to provide an optimum environment for your pet.
When setting up the enclosure, you should provide suitable substrate that is deep enough to avoid moisture buildup that can cause fungus to grow. A combination of play sand and topsoil is easy to maintain and keep clean. Removing waste matter and uneaten food daily is also essential to maintaining a clean and healthy environment for your tortoise.
If you live in an area with a climate similar to the tortoise's natural habitat, an outside enclosure is ideal for your pet. For instance, a Russian tortoise will thrive in an outdoor environment where it can explore, hide away, and graze on naturally growing foliage. However, if the weather is unfavorable, you will need to provide an indoor enclosure with a basking area that should be approximately 95 degrees. Tortoises need the right amount of heat and light to remain healthy, metabolize their food correctly, and benefit from essential minerals and vitamins.
When deciding which tortoise to care for, it's best to research the natural environment of the species and mimic it as closely as possible to provide an optimum environment for your pet.