I am new to tortoises, but i have been told that the best time of tort. for south florida's climate is the red foot. I was told that they can with stand the humidity. Is this right. next i am planning on getting a hatchling. I know with chameleons that getting to young of a chameleon is bad. is there a certain age that you should start with. last question I am planning on making a small out door pen for the tort. and when it gets older making a larger cage. what materials shoudl i use for the cage because i have seen tons of stlyes ranging from wood fences to wire. i like the wire fence idea because i have used it before. I am not sure what to put on top to keep animals away. anyone that can help me please write back soon.
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Out doors in South Florida
Chameleonowner
Jun 09, 2006 03:45 AM
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shadey
Jun 14, 2006 04:27 AM
If you want a younger tortiose i would recomend buying one that is at least 2-3 months old should be well started and your best bet
Gary-Michigan
melgrj7
Jun 17, 2006 02:22 PM
For an outdoor enclosure the walls should be solid. Either wood, bricks or whatever. If the tort can see out of the enclosure they will usually pace the fence line trying to get out. They can also hurt themselves trying to get through wire. The top should be some sort of hinged or secured but removable top with screening or fencing to allow sunlight through but to keep other animals out. It is also a good idea to bury fencing under the ground to keep burrowing animals out of the enlcosure.
