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Is my Russian tortoise's indoor habitat the proper size for him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I’ve recently bought a Russian tortoise that I keep inside and my question is : Is his enclosure the right size for him?

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

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Published on June 14th, 2017

That looks like a good start but you will need to upgrade in size as Oogway grows. Here are a couple of good resources for basic care and habitats. http://www.anapsid.org/russian2.html http://m.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?articleid=2719

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