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 40 gallon long

is there any tortoise that would fit in a 40 gallon long tank??? i going to have an extra one soon after i put my uromastyx in a bigger tank. is there?



10/24/09  10:21pm

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 40 gallon long

if you mean glass, then no. glass is bad for torts in more then just 1 way. Glass confuses them, cuz they think they can walk through it and the air circulation is bad.
10/25/09  11:49pm

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 40 gallon long

what if there was a background???
10/26/09  07:55am

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 40 gallon long

on the sides too
10/26/09  07:56am

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 40 gallon long

A Russian Tortoise would be fine in that type of enclosure. Do some research on tortoises and you will definitely be able to find one that meets your expectations as to adult size, husbandry requirements and whether or not it hibernates or not. Good Luck.
10/26/09  08:52pm

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 40 gallon long

A 40 long is only okay for baby tortoises, and only for a short period of time. A 40 breeder would be better, but still just for a very short time. ALL tortoises like to roam.

A RT(Russian Tortoise) would probably be the best beginning tortoise. They’re pretty forgiving with husbandry mistakes, and can take a pretty wide range of temperatures. But they still need room, and need ventilation that a glass aquarium just won’t allow.

But tortoise tables are super easy to make.

A general rule for a tortoise pen size is 6x the length of the tortoise’s carapace for the length of the pen, 4x for the width, and 2x for the height from the top of the substrate. So a 6" long RT would need AT LEAST a pen 4’ x 2’ x 1’, but more is always better.

Here’s a great reference site: http://www.russiantortoise.org/

Check it out. Tortoises need to be thoroughly researched before buying one. They live 40-200+ years depending on species, need UVB lighting, and have nutritional needs that must be met to remain healthy. But they are super personable and will probably become your favorite pet quickly if you study up and get one set up correctly.



10/28/09  09:10pm


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