Can you keep a tortoise in a rabbit hutch?

Reading everything above will probably leave you feeling like it really isn’t worth integrating your tortoise and bunny. You should also do your best to keep the rabbit’s food well out of reach of the tortoise, for example inside the rabbit hutch which the tortoise will struggle to access.

Can you keep tortoises with rabbits?

Tortoises and rabbits cannot live safely together. Tortoises can get sick from eating rabbit food, and rabbits can get sick from the bacteria carried by tortoises. Rabbits will gnaw on just about anything, possibly even tortoises. So, it is best to keep tortoises and rabbits away from each other.

Can a Hermann tortoise live inside?

Hermann’s tortoises can be kept either indoors or outdoors, as long as the weather permits. Tortoises need to regularly bask in the heat of the sun or a lamp. This particular kind of tortoise has a specific temperature range, so it may not be feasible to keep a tortoise outside if you live in a cold region.

How big should an indoor Hermann tortoise enclosure be?

The vivarium should be at least 860mm (34″) in length for a juvenile and 1150mm (46″) for an adult. The enclosure needs to be hot at one end, but have enough distance for the temperature to drop at the cool end.

Do tortoises eat rabbit pellets?

Additionally, rabbit pellets are useful as a substrate for older tortoises, green iguanas (Iguana iguana) and other herbivorous lizards. Comprised largely of alfalfa, they are a fine food item for these creatures, and so can be swallowed with impunity by animals that drag damp salad out of their feed bowls.

What animals can live with rabbits?

Do Rabbits Do Well With Other Household Pets?

• Cats. With the proper circumstances and a healthy environment, rabbits and felines may make a good team, particularly in cases where the bunny doesn’t react fearfully to the latter’s mere presence.
• Dogs. Dogs are a similar situation as cats.
• Guinea Pigs.
• Ferrets.
• Birds.

Can you keep a tortoise in a vivarium?

We have found that all species of tortoises (Temperate and Tropical) seem to do well in enclosed vivariums with adequate ventilation. Vivariums are also ideal if you have small inquisitive children and pets such as cats as the glass sliding doors can be locked. A Tortoise Table in this situation would not be suitable.

Does a Hermann tortoise hibernate?

Fully grown Hermann tortoises may hibernate for 4-5 months at a time, after this period carefully move the box to a warmer area where you can slowly heat the vivarium up to around 22- 24 degrees. Happy Hibernating!

How much room do Hermann tortoises need?

approximately 4’x 4′
The larger the area the better, with a minimum size of approximately 4’x 4′ for an adult. They love to climb and burrow, so the enclosure should be sturdy enough to keep the tortoise in. You want the walls a minimum of 18″ high and constructed from concrete, cinder blocks, wood, or other solid building material.

Can I give my tortoise rabbit food?

Can you keep an adult Hermann’s tortoise indoors?

Adult Hermann’s tortoises do not fare well housed indoors. So keep this in mind before purchasing one. And since outdoor housing is strongly recommended, make sure you live in a climate that closely mimics that of the Mediterranean (Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania).

How big should a Hermann’s tortoise table be?

Tortoise table: tables may be used for Hermann’s tortoises, but as they can’t retain heat they are only recommended for use in houses that are naturally warm. The table should be at least 900mm (35″) long.

How big of an enclosure do you need for a tortoise?

If you decide to house your tortoise indoors, a fairly large enclosure is necessary (a 2- by 4-foot minimum). Provide a basking light or heat lamp that mimics the sun, complete with a basking spot (flat rocks work nicely) that has an ambient temperature of about 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius).

What kind of UVB do Hermann’s tortoises need?

Hermann’s tortoises actively bask in hot climates and so naturally receive a high dose of UVB from the sun. Their enclosure’s UVB should reflect that. A fluorescent UVB tube should be used inside the vivarium with a reflector so no UVB is wasted.