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Hermann tortoises also need to be well-hydrated and require regular bathing. So an outdoor space with a small, shallow pool will be the best environment for a Hermann tortoise. Male Hermann tortoises should be housed away from female tortoises as they will regularly harass them. One of the reasons why Russian tortoises make great pets is that they are enthusiastic eaters. Russian tortoises accept almost any vegetable and leafy greens offered. Eryn said, “It is so sad when he is in the park all alone. He was fine when he was just in the bin.” The size of the enclosure also impacts temperature control. A bigger enclosure provides more area for basking spots and shady areas, allowing tortoises to modify their body temperature properly. Good temperature control lowers stress and promotes overall health. Your expenses have effectively doubled, if not more. Investing in the bigger cage now will save you time and effort when it comes to adding another tortoise to the household.In places where temperatures get very low, you can house them in a tortoise table. The outdoor enclosure of the Russian tortoise should be about 4ft by 2 ft. Russian tortoises are burrowers so the walls should be set about a foot into the ground to prevent the tortoises from escaping. The average adult desert tortoise is around 15 inches long and may reach a height of 4 to 6 inches. Discover if Russian tortoises can safely enjoy the fall favorite, pumpkin! Get surprising insights on pumpkin’s nutritional benefits for these adorable reptiles.

Also, soak them for 15 minutes in lukewarm water about 4 times each week. Always keep an inch of water in the tortoise’s water tray at all times. Native to southern Kenya and Tanzania, these tortoises require a warm enclosure. They can be housed outdoors if the temperature is warm enough.

And so begins a magical journey…

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