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Is Free Roaming in
the house ever ok?

In short "NO"

  • They will find things to eat that they shouldn't.

  • They can get stuck, trodden on or even lost.

  • The floor is cooler than the rest of the room so temperature will not be suitable.

  • There will not be consistent access to adequate UVB light.

  • It is very stressful for them to not have their own familiar space.

  • Carpet and smooth floors affect the way they walk and can lead to problems.

Some links to a fuller answer

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A huge  thankyou to Shirley Neely and lots of  other tortoise mamas (&papas) for advice and expertise they have shared.

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