Without a safe spot to hide and sleep tortoises will easily develop stress that will affect their activity and appetite. With its realistic pebble design and large hiding volume the Exo Terra Tortoise Cave mimics the natural hiding places of tortoises.

pleco cave, shelter, half tube, fo rDiskus, catfish, axolotl, reptiles, snakes, crabs, shrimps open on both sides 25 x 10 x 5 cm h,A tortoise is a great pet, just like a dog or cat. And like any pet owner, you want your tortoise to be active and happy. Though you would not think it, there are many different pet tortoise toys and activities that can contribute to your tortoise’s mental and physical well-being. Having a healthy and curious tortoise can lead to having your exotic pet for a long time (which, incidentally, can be quite a while, given its average lifespan). The Exo Terra Tortoise Cave provides shelter as well as offering a cooler and more humid microclimate in your terrarium. I'm an experienced Animal Behaviourist, Trainer and Enrichment Expert from Ruffle Snuffle®. I'm also a published Author and award-winning business woman. You can also try a fun variation on the treasure hunt by making it for food. Take two samples of the food your tortoise normally eats and wrap them up in lettuce or kale. You have taken on the responsibility of caring for a tortoise. They are amazing creatures that deserve every opportunity to be happy and healthy. I’ve provided some ideas in this blog post about what you can do to keep your pet feeling content, but it is important to remember they will also need care from you as well.

Hiding some random objects in your tortoise’s living space can be entertaining for you and your tortoise. Tortoises may not observe out-of-place items immediately but they are curious and will eventually discover a bright or unique object that they have not seen before. You can try this with a brightly coloured pebble just make sure it’s too big for them to try and eat. Created to replicate natural stones, it will fit in with any enclosure decor easily. It is both sturdy and strong and cannot be tipped easily, so it's ideal for pets who are more rambunctious!

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But it can be more than that. Plants that flower can give your tortoise stimulation with the olfactory sense. A variety of strong and pleasing scents can spark your tortoise’s curiosity over the smell. Just before your tortoise eats. coconut hide with ladder, ideal for climbing or arboreal lizards. made with 100% natural products and handmade The hol-ee roller has been a classic toy for dogs and cats for quite some time. You can actually adopt this for use by your tortoise if you want to. The same idea applies, but your tortoise may not be as vigorous about it as your golden retriever. But it will be no less fun for your reptile provided it does not cause stress. There are some store-bought climbing features that are worth considering. You can find bridge-shaped features that have turf and branches woven in. The hide provides your tortoise with somewhere safe, secure and warm. This will reduce his stress levels and promote the most natural, relaxed behaviours. The inner of the cave can be lined with soft chip reptile bedding to promote humidity that tortoises love.

The Exo Terra Tortoise Cave was especially designed to provide tortoises with an enlarged hiding space. A proper hiding space is an often-underestimated feature of a natural terrarium. Without a safe spot to hide and sleep tortoises will easily develop stress that will affect their activity and appetite. With its realistic pebble design and large hiding volume, the Exo Terra Tortoise Cave mimics the natural hiding places for tortoises. A proper hiding area is important for tortoises, this prevents stress and creates a humid hiding area.

Your tortoise can have even more fun pushing when you modify the game by giving your tortoise a bunch of pebbles. Now watch your tortoise play excavator. Tortoises and turtles are different. In general, tortoises do not like to be in the water all the time. They do like to cool off and get a little wet from time to time, so it is a good idea to have a decent size water feature for them to get into once in a while. All of these are workable solutions. In fact, allowing your tortoise to manipulate its environment is always great for enrichment. You can take the same approach as the other materials listed above. There are, of course, some store-bought solutions that you can get for your tortoise. The advantage of buying something is that you can be sure that it will be well made and safe for your tortoise to use. So if you have any doubts about something that you have put together, then consider a store-bought option.

The Tortoise Cave from Exo Terra is the perfect hide for your tortoise. Large enough to house your pet comfortably, it is designed with care and attention to detail. The Exo-Terra Tortoise Cave was specially designed to provide tortoises with an enlarged hiding space. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.

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A pushing toy can be anything large enough that the tortoise can push along the floor of the enclosure. This is another great toy for your tortoise that can be put together simply and cheaply from repurposed items. Just be sure your tortoise cannot swallow it. Also, tortoises have a powerful beak, so it needs to be material that they cannot bite through. It is fine for your tortoise to dig in the dirt that has these kinds of consistencies, but your tortoise would not be able to form it into anything which it wants to do.