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Big Plastic Tubs
04-01-2010, 05:29 AM
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(03-31-2010 08:24 PM)Tom Wrote:  I'd love to HELP YOU build one. They have to be built in place as they wont fit through any door ways.

So how will you evacuate the tortoises in an emergency? Dump them on the floor and tell them to run?

I hope you have a plan...Wink
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04-01-2010, 05:48 AM
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(04-01-2010 05:29 AM)Stephanie Logan Wrote:  
(03-31-2010 08:24 PM)Tom Wrote:  I'd love to HELP YOU build one. They have to be built in place as they wont fit through any door ways.

So how will you evacuate the tortoises in an emergency? Dump them on the floor and tell them to run?

I hope you have a plan...Wink

Did you forget I'm a trainer?! I'll simply hold open a large back pack and tell them all "JUMP!". Then I'll just pack 'em out on my back.
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04-01-2010, 04:47 PM
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I hope your back is strong.
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04-03-2010, 03:51 PM
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RE: Big Plastic Tubs
Construction is all done. Daisy is already moved in on the bottom floor. Now I just have to set up the other two tubs and get something to put in them.

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04-03-2010, 05:30 PM
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Looking good!
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04-04-2010, 04:59 PM
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Sharp.

I hope you're planning on painting some nice murals on the side for them. Cool

I am sure they will love residing in their exclusive, gated high-rise. Wink
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05-06-2010, 09:58 PM
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These tubs are GREAT...the 45 degree angle may reduce the footprint but will drastically reduce (if not eliminate) any chance of flipping torts...they climb...they slide back down...EXCELLENT!
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05-07-2010, 06:41 AM
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(05-06-2010 09:58 PM)DeanS Wrote:  These tubs are GREAT...the 45 degree angle may reduce the footprint but will drastically reduce (if not eliminate) any chance of flipping torts...they climb...they slide back down...EXCELLENT!

In hindsight, I'd have to say that I wish I'd gone with the more expensive, larger Waterland Tubs or Vision Tubs. I do want the larger footprint and I'm not 100% sure yet that a smaller, lighter turtle or tortoise couldn't climb out because of that slope. Daisy can't get out at all, but...

These were half the price, but if an animal climbs out, it will not have been worth it. I'm got half the tub covered (for humidity AND escape prevention) and I'm working on corner covers for the side with the light.
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05-07-2010, 07:42 AM (This post was last modified: 05-07-2010 07:46 AM by Kristina.)
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Just curious, how far apart are the tubs, and what wattage lamp are you using for Daisy? What are your hot temps right under the light?

I am building something similar, and trying to get an idea of how tall to make it.
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