Was wondering if anyone knew of a tortoise leash or harness to stake in the yard. I have a good acre of yard, with no fence, consisting primarily of native texas grasses and weeds (mowed short). My 3 yr old tort loves to forage in it while I watch from the chair or through the window but has gotten away before when I forgot about him just for a few minutes! Luckily I found him again in my yard...10 days later! I built him a pen out of bricks but he wore down his spurs constantly trying to climb/dig through it. A sturdy harness on his shell and about 20 feet of thin chain or cord seems like a good idea to me (with a shade spot within reach of course). I would only leave him on for a couple hours each day or so. Any suggestions? When not in the yard he is in a plastic children's swimming pool with hay.
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Tortoise leash?
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I would think your tort would become wrapped up in it. I dont think this is good idea. If you try it dont leave it unattended. You might try putting some boards on the interior perimeter of your block structure the wood being softer to rub against.
I'd have to agree, I've never seen a tortoise leash on the market.
As the previous messag said, try the boards on the inside so the tort can not see through...make sure he/she has shade, water, and some plants/grass to much on and he'll love it.
