@@ScottsTortoiseChannel I prefer eastern box turtles. My box turtles live outside as well. I do hibernate them in a large container in my enclosed back porch likewise to protect from raccoons and such. They have the run of my entire backyard because my fence is buried 2 feet underground. They are still mating this late in the year. I have 3 males and 2 females.
WOW!!!!!,.....Creative,....looks like a lot of work."Poppa Pump" may have spoken for many viewers.Good luck,.......just see how things are 20 to 30 YEARS down the road.,......We've (my Family) have had our Aldabra,Galapagos,Sulcata (all girls) since {between} 1947/1953.,.....Over the years we've added Russians,Redfoots,Radiated,Star,.....and THEE list goes on."NOW" @ 70 years later everybody is having a great time.Our Aldabra "SWIMS" (freely) in the Ocean.The tortoises combined efforts of fertilizing (ha-ha) and spreading every Plant,Flower,Grass,Cacti over our 6+ acre property in the Lower Keys has given them the CHOICE of (approx.) 50 food/dietary sources to choose from>"NO" fighting or aggression,just simply ROUGH-HOUSING and spending afternoons in their 2(TWO) 1600'sq. "MUD HOLES".Believe it or not some of the "GANG" 'ill sleep 3/4 days at a time.,....The famed "KEY DEER" 'ill lay down beside 'em.AHHHHHH,the life of PREHISTORIC pets in your own yard.
Wow, that's awesome! You've just got me thinking 👍🏼 We just got our first Russian tort and we are very excited. Lots to learn, still. Of course learned the basics of care, diet, housing- hides and substrates, etc. prior to getting our lil guy. Glad to have found your channel. Look forward to checking out some more videos. Thx for sharing this. Very nicely done! You really created a Russian Tortoise paradise there!
Sorry for the late response. I didn't think many would enjoy this channel. Im going to start bringing them indoors with an awesome enclosure that I am building. I get some videos uploaded in the next week or two.
I love your enclosures!! So imaginative” and beautiful. I have male and female together for two years now they get along just fine. But like you said need to always keep an eye on things you never know when things might change. Do you worry about pray animals getting into their enclosures with no top protection? Please give us update.
I’ve experimented many times with enclosures for my two RTs to live in and what I’ve learned is that if you have a big enough enclosure and more than two hides they won’t show aggression or be territorial so I mean it’s all up to your setup wether or not you can have a big enough enclosure
I love this! I live in Mississippi and very conflicted of having my little male Russian outside. There is a lot of wildlife here and I’m so scared that a hawk(or the balled Eagle like lives close by) will take him up or a fox.) I want him to be able to live in a bigger Area and live how he would kind of naturally live and inside I can’t really grow places in his enclosure. It would be nice to have a lot of plants. I put about 5 inches of dirt mixed with wood chips then I put hay in one spot for him to snack on. I would like him to be able to eat fresh grass inside of Timothy hay. Also, that is a huge space for the females. I hope it goes well.
Did toy have to dig down the cinder blocks a bit so they cant dig under? Or are the cinder blocks wide enough that its not needed. Appreciate the vid this is exactly what Im looking to build! Oh and roughly how many cinder blocks did it take? (The first enclosure shown)
i know this is an old video, but anyone watching currently should know that chicken wire is inadvisable. it's great for keeping chickens in, but not great for keeping anything out. i recommend hardware cloth instead. a raccoon, fox, dog, or other predator can easily destroy chicken wire
That is an awesome encloser you have for your tootsies DidI have a large yard but no fence so I a little worried about birds I have a lot of birds squirrels and rabbits that come in my yard are they a threat to a midsize succus tortoise? Also, my plan was to build this on the side of my house in the back yard hope I will not have any problems with Homeowner association they are such jerks sometimes. yours was great.
My tortoises are about 7-8" and I haven't had issues with other animals yet. My back yard isnt very large and fenced in all around. I would worry about Hawks and Raccoons. I did setup two fake owls just incase. Regarding HOA and neighbors I basically keep it "need to know". So unless someone asks, its private. Also check with your local ordinances regarding keeping testudo species.
How do temperatures go? What if it gets to hot or cold? I have one and want to build something like this. But it gets pretty hot and cold where I live?
Temps are good. I live in Texas so the summers around 100-115F and lows in the summer around 70. Im starting to bring them in now. I actually changed up this enclosure quite a bit because they really needed DEEP DEEP shade with those temps. Basically built them underground holes to hide in that they loved!
Nope! I have about two bricks high buried all around underneath. Also as long as you give them the proper DEEP shade they find no reason to dig underneath the walls :)
Wow I love it,I am currently designing an outdoor enclosure for my Mediterranean tortoise...Do you know if i will need a heat source as i live in england
No I do not hibernate. There’s a lot of planning involved to keep them safe during hibernation. They can live just fine without it. I’m not against it though! Just gotta make sure you control the variables. Letting them do it naturally can be lead to death.
I was actually planning on it but I think it would be disapointing. What I have learned the last summer since building them is that LESS is MORE at least when it comes to Russians. Russians love to DIG DIG DIG, they basically destroyed everything. Alot of what I had in the enclosure I have removed. Keep it simple - Plant food, setup visual barriers, have water available and create DEEP Shade. I do plan on making a video of my indian star indoor enclosure. They do not dig as much and dont destroy the land.
Hi Ian - Luckily I live area with no raccoons or predators. Plus the entire back yard in fenced in! Definitely a good thought though for anyone wanting to do this.
Thanks - this vid is pretty old now. I have 5 girls together. Still keep the male separated. To much biting. Still need to keep an eye on girls regardless they do try to dominate each other in different ways.
best tortoise enclosure ive seen
thank you!
Oh wow, this is amazing. This is exactly the kind of thing I want to do in my backyard!
This is a person who really cares for these tortiose job well done we need more people like him to give the proper care for tortiose. 👍👋
Thank you! And for anyone owning a pet please realize it a full time commitment and a honor to care for them.
@@ScottsTortoiseChannel I prefer eastern box turtles. My box turtles live outside as well. I do hibernate them in a large container in my enclosed back porch likewise to protect from raccoons and such. They have the run of my entire backyard because my fence is buried 2 feet underground. They are still mating this late in the year. I have 3 males and 2 females.
Great enclosures for Russian tortoises. They will be spoiled!
WOW!!!!!,.....Creative,....looks like a lot of work."Poppa Pump" may have spoken for many viewers.Good luck,.......just see how things are 20 to 30 YEARS down the road.,......We've (my Family) have had our Aldabra,Galapagos,Sulcata (all girls) since {between} 1947/1953.,.....Over the years we've added Russians,Redfoots,Radiated,Star,.....and THEE list goes on."NOW" @ 70 years later everybody is having a great time.Our Aldabra "SWIMS" (freely) in the Ocean.The tortoises combined efforts of fertilizing (ha-ha) and spreading every Plant,Flower,Grass,Cacti over our 6+ acre property in the Lower Keys has given them the CHOICE of (approx.) 50 food/dietary sources to choose from>"NO" fighting or aggression,just simply ROUGH-HOUSING and spending afternoons in their 2(TWO) 1600'sq. "MUD HOLES".Believe it or not some of the "GANG" 'ill sleep 3/4 days at a time.,....The famed "KEY DEER" 'ill lay down beside 'em.AHHHHHH,the life of PREHISTORIC pets in your own yard.
I think those are some great ideas. Enjoyed your video
Wow, your tortoises are living in paradise😍 You are a great petkeeper:)
Outdoor very beutiful
Absolutely gorgeous!!
WE really loved these outdoor enclosures and they look fantastic.
Wow, that's awesome! You've just got me thinking 👍🏼 We just got our first Russian tort and we are very excited. Lots to learn, still. Of course learned the basics of care, diet, housing- hides and substrates, etc. prior to getting our lil guy. Glad to have found your channel. Look forward to checking out some more videos. Thx for sharing this. Very nicely done! You really created a Russian Tortoise paradise there!
Jessica Taylor - check out tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/ there is lots of great info on this Forum.
Thanks this has given me lots of ideas I am about to move in to a new house and this has been very helpful
Wow!! Very nice!
This is awesome! You’re such a great tortoise dad 👌💗
Very creative good job
Loved it, thanks for sharing and the ideas! 👍
Thank you
i love what your doing my friend, Great work!!!!!
Looks good !
Dude, this is amazing. would love to see a video of them in there .
Sorry for the late response. I didn't think many would enjoy this channel. Im going to start bringing them indoors with an awesome enclosure that I am building. I get some videos uploaded in the next week or two.
Awesome, i really dig your enclosures.
Make some more videos!! I can speak for a wide majority of us, we love your videos!
Thank you for the kind words. Promise ill have some new videos up very soon!
Love the enclosures!
Great job .
Amazing
Wow nice! Couldn't have done better !💚🐢
Thank you!
Fantastic job!
I love your enclosures!! So imaginative” and beautiful. I have male and female together for two years now they get along just fine. But like you said need to always keep an eye on things you never know when things might change.
Do you worry about pray animals getting into their enclosures with no top protection? Please give us update.
I just got one today I'm going to make it an awesome home I've been looking at videos for ideas and this is awesome what you made!
Thank you! Good luck with your build! Check out tortoiseforum.org for more ideas!
Thank you! :)
Sorry to bother you but do you know what side the heating pad should be on, should it be the opposite basking side?
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Makayla - Is this heating pad for an indoor or outdoor enclosure? A heating pad indoor is unnecessary if you have the correct lamps.
I’ve experimented many times with enclosures for my two RTs to live in and what I’ve learned is that if you have a big enough enclosure and more than two hides they won’t show aggression or be territorial so I mean it’s all up to your setup wether or not you can have a big enough enclosure
Hi Revive - it’s been awhile since this video and I can agree to this with the correct setup!
I love this! I live in Mississippi and very conflicted of having my little male Russian outside. There is a lot of wildlife here and I’m so scared that a hawk(or the balled Eagle like lives close by) will take him up or a fox.) I want him to be able to live in a bigger Area and live how he would kind of naturally live and inside I can’t really grow places in his enclosure. It would be nice to have a lot of plants. I put about 5 inches of dirt mixed with wood chips then I put hay in one spot for him to snack on. I would like him to be able to eat fresh grass inside of Timothy hay.
Also, that is a huge space for the females. I hope it goes well.
That’s amazing!!! Thank you for sharing!!
For the male's pen, what is the material on top of the cinder blocks? are the cinder blocks and/or the top material cemented together in any way?
twentiesFTM - hey, those are bricks turned on edge. Not cemented.
Great Job! Best I've seen!
Did toy have to dig down the cinder blocks a bit so they cant dig under? Or are the cinder blocks wide enough that its not needed. Appreciate the vid this is exactly what Im looking to build! Oh and roughly how many cinder blocks did it take? (The first enclosure shown)
That's soooooooooo cooooool.
I love your videos bro keep doing videos
I love it.
how deep is the broader to keep them from digging out?
i know this is an old video, but anyone watching currently should know that chicken wire is inadvisable. it's great for keeping chickens in, but not great for keeping anything out. i recommend hardware cloth instead. a raccoon, fox, dog, or other predator can easily destroy chicken wire
Damn I wish cypress mulch was available where I'm from, we only have pine mulch but I've heard it's toxic
Very nice
your good they say if you get more than one females get three so you are good plus you have a nice big enclosure🐢🐢🐢
Yup! I ended up with 3 total all summer and no issues at all!
These are beautiful! We have many feral neighborhood cats. Would you recommend some type of chicken wire over the top?
That is an awesome encloser you have for your tootsies DidI have a large yard but no fence so I a little worried about birds I have a lot of birds squirrels and rabbits that come in my yard are they a threat to a midsize succus tortoise? Also, my plan was to build this on the side of my house in the back yard hope I will not have any problems with Homeowner association they are such jerks sometimes. yours was great.
My tortoises are about 7-8" and I haven't had issues with other animals yet. My back yard isnt very large and fenced in all around. I would worry about Hawks and Raccoons. I did setup two fake owls just incase. Regarding HOA and neighbors I basically keep it "need to know". So unless someone asks, its private. Also check with your local ordinances regarding keeping testudo species.
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This is so great! 3 females will definitely be great in such a big enclosure. How much was the total for one enclosure?
The wood post were about $4 each then i purchased about 15-20 bags of organic dirt at $8-10 a bag. Three females got along very well in this space.
How do temperatures go? What if it gets to hot or cold? I have one and want to build something like this. But it gets pretty hot and cold where I live?
Temps are good. I live in Texas so the summers around 100-115F and lows in the summer around 70. Im starting to bring them in now. I actually changed up this enclosure quite a bit because they really needed DEEP DEEP shade with those temps. Basically built them underground holes to hide in that they loved!
love it!!!!!!!! what seed's for your pen?
Do you worry that they might dig under the wall and escape
Nope! I have about two bricks high buried all around underneath. Also as long as you give them the proper DEEP shade they find no reason to dig underneath the walls :)
Scott's Tortoise Channel thanks for explaining I'm going to boils my own tortoise pen
*build
Awesome! Im glad I could inspire you. Your tortoise will be very happy.
Wow I love it,I am currently designing an outdoor enclosure for my Mediterranean tortoise...Do you know if i will need a heat source as i live in england
Hxrry_uk - check out tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/ lots of up to date info.
Does ur Russian tortoise hibernate?
No I do not hibernate. There’s a lot of planning involved to keep them safe during hibernation. They can live just fine without it. I’m not against it though! Just gotta make sure you control the variables. Letting them do it naturally can be lead to death.
@@ScottsTortoiseChannel do they breed?
What’s a “rushen tortoise”
How much $$$ did this cost?
N8doge 1112 Around 300-400 total. Wood, cinder blocks, flowers, plants, nails
@@ScottsTortoiseChannel ik its late but that seems like a great price for those . Well done
hey man you should really make a up to date video. I wanna see what you have done now.
I was actually planning on it but I think it would be disapointing. What I have learned the last summer since building them is that LESS is MORE at least when it comes to Russians. Russians love to DIG DIG DIG, they basically destroyed everything. Alot of what I had in the enclosure I have removed. Keep it simple - Plant food, setup visual barriers, have water available and create DEEP Shade. I do plan on making a video of my indian star indoor enclosure. They do not dig as much and dont destroy the land.
You don't have raccoon try to grab them or any wild animal wont take them away ?
Hi Ian - Luckily I live area with no raccoons or predators. Plus the entire back yard in fenced in! Definitely a good thought though for anyone wanting to do this.
are there any plants harmful for tortoises
Bobby buck No I use this site to look up harmful plants www.thetortoisetable.org.uk
No kale or spinach anymore
Dude it's ok to have multiple tortoises in one habitat just it can't be multiple male tortoises
Thanks - this vid is pretty old now. I have 5 girls together. Still keep the male separated. To much biting. Still need to keep an eye on girls regardless they do try to dominate each other in different ways.
1.they gonna escape through that hill corner 2nd day..and 2.you put 3 poisoning flower and palm tree there..no need!!!!
how much is rent?