Russian Tortoise and Bearded Dragon

[EllenRae]

There is this fantastic pet store close to my house and they have their bearded dragons living with an african tortoise. I was thinking of doing this with my beardie and my russian tortoise since they get along just fine, but I can't decide what kind of substrate I think would be best. I know lots of people like to use tile in their DIY but my tortoise really enjoys burrowing. Any ideas would be appreciated!! Thank you!

 

[apbgv]

Please do not house them together. Russian tortoises have different requirements than beardies. A enclosure that is appropriate for a beardie is not suitable for a russian. Go to russiantortoise.org to see what they require. My 4 are in the house now winter is coming and their living quarters are 8ft by 12ft. open air.
just because it is done in pet store does not mean it is correct. I see many sick animals from the local pet store where proper husbandry would have gone a long way.

 

[nrich]

I completely agree. Russian Tortoises and Beardies require completely different living conditions and should not be housed together.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

I also agree!! Good luck...