I'm thinking of buying a tortoise
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Hi there, I have wanted a tortoise for many years and finally my husband has relented! As with everything there is much advice available on the Internet but I wondered if anyone could offer some personal advice please?
I am looking at a relatively young tortoise (that should outlive me). My understanding is that in the small years a tortoise should be kept in a Vivarium. Does anyone have a Vivarium setup? I would just like confirmation from someone who has done it that the setup is right before I go and get the tortoise!
I'm looking at: -
3ft Vivarium
UV light
Heat light
Heat mat
Substrate
Food & water dishes
Hide of some description
Vitamin supplement and food
What have I forgotten?
I am looking at a relatively young tortoise (that should outlive me). My understanding is that in the small years a tortoise should be kept in a Vivarium. Does anyone have a Vivarium setup? I would just like confirmation from someone who has done it that the setup is right before I go and get the tortoise!
I'm looking at: -
3ft Vivarium
UV light
Heat light
Heat mat
Substrate
Food & water dishes
Hide of some description
Vitamin supplement and food
What have I forgotten?
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
The tortoise?
Thank you, I knew there was something I was missing 😃Thanks for the other information too. I was planning an outdoor enclosure when it gets a bit bigger, I understand when they are tiny that they are easy prey for big birds.
There are a few reptile stockists that sell them near us, I'm assuming it's the same nationwide. They vary in price (£85-£180) depending on species/age but seem to be readily available.
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