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    My homemade enclosure

    I wanted to post these pics of an enclosure my husband and I made for my new redfoot. We took an old TV cabinet/chest and revamped it. I think it came out great! I just need to add a ramp and second level now. We put linoleum down on the bottom to protect the wood, wired in lights and the hide...
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    Humidity help

    Im getting a redfoot and have coconut husk substrate. What is the proper humidity level? It's a closed enclosure. Do I just water the substrate or do I need a fogger? If a fogger does anyone have a way to make one without having to buy them? Thanks
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    Substrate questions

    I'm getting my first redfoot. I have the closed enclosure with Zoo med eco earth coconut husk now. Is this best? There's so much out there on substrates! I also wonder about cypress mulch or orchid bark? I read to use dirt mixed with a little play sand is great. I just don't know. I have bad...
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    Enclosed tank questions

    I'm planning on building a closed chamber for my redfoot. does it have to have ventilation? I'm going to make the top glass but if so how do I mount the che heater and UVB lite? can they sit on top of the glass or do I leave a space on topen open for the lite and heater?
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    Need indoor enclosure advice

    I'm getting a 2yr old redfoot. I'm going to build an enclosure but am unsure of a couple things. would 4ftx2ft be big enough and I'm thinking of covering half of the top with glass for humidity and a heat light on the open half. does that sound ok? or should it be bigger? or do I have to cover...
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    Unsafe foods

    Are there any foods that should not be given to my tortoise? I can't find anything on this
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    Humidity box

    I've built a new enclisure for new redfoot. I understand I need to keep the underneath of the orchid bark moist for humidity. One suggestion. Was to cover the box. I have no way to do this. I've heard of humidity boxes inside enclosures. Is this a good idea? If so how do I make one? Thanks
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    Soaking needs

    I'm getting a redfoot. Should I take him out of his enclosure for a daily tub soak? Or just put bowls in the enclisure?
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    Night lighting needs

    I was planning on using a CHE for night heat but I don't know if this is best. Do tortoises need the red light at night and does this produce enough heat?
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    substrate moisture

    I'm new to this and getting my first tortoise. From what I understand I need to keep the underneath of the substrate moist for humidity but not the top. How do you do that? If I mist, that is only going to get the top layer.
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    Pairs

    I'm getting a 2 yr old redfoot. I'd like to get a pair but I've read posts that this may not be a good idea. They've always been together so would this be OK?
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    Substrate cleaning

    I'm using orchid bark for my substrate. How often do I need to clean the enclosure out and change it?
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    Terra cotta bowls

    From what I read terra cotta saucers work very well for food and water dishes but how do u clean them? Bleach water would soak into it I would think?
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    substrate help

    I'm getting a redfoot tortoise. I read a lot of the posts on substrate and there is so much information. What I decided on is 5kg Coir Bale "Breeze Mixture" (64 Dry Quarts) Orchid Bark, Cactus, Potting Mix from Second Sun Hydroponics. Does anyone have opinion on this? I would rather get...
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    safe fresh foods?

    I'm getting a two year old redfoot. Is there a list somewhere of the fresh fruits and vegetables that are safe to feed my tortoise?
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    humidity help

    I'm getting my first tortoise this weekend and need some advice on humidity. I've had aquatic turtles but never a tortoise. I understand they need humidity. What level should this be at and what Is the best way to do this? Do you just spray them and the enclosure with a water bottle? I...
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    diet

    I'm getting a new redfoot tortoise. It's about two years old. I'm looking for information on feeding. What are the best pellets and I read to feed weeds like filaree, mallow, hawksbit, dandelion, sow thistle, plantain, clover, wild mustard and garlic, etc... Mulberry leaves. Rose and hibiscus...
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