Indoor enclosure, all input welcome

[Kenzi W]

Haha that's adorable. I'm so jealous!

 

[Odin's Gma]

Thank you! I just can't get enough of this little guy, he is so funny! And he really does love sliding out of the gardens, but he will only do it if he can get the angle just right and when we stop him and relocate him he really seems to pout.

 

[Kenzi W]

Haha! He is a cutie.

 

[TSchadel]

Yes he will grow ridiculously quick. I would not use sand at all, but hopefully it will be okay. I am not at all sure about the walnut. I have a table that we built and later had to cover. This is how we raised our humidity. I easily maintain 80% humidity and over 80 F at all times. My Leopards are growing smooth and healthy. Sulcatas need the same conditions.
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Jodie - this is something I'm looking to do for my table. Do you have lights in there? I can't quite see. I posted a picture of my table when I first started on the ABSOKUTELY WONDERFUL forum!. I'm thinking of plastic like you have in your picture. Can you post some close ups so I can get a better view? Thanks

 

[Jodie]

Jodie - this is something I'm looking to do for my table. Do you have lights in there? I can't quite see. I posted a picture of my table when I first started on the ABSOKUTELY WONDERFUL forum!. I'm thinking of plastic like you have in your picture. Can you post some close ups so I can get a better view? Thanks

Hope these help. The frame has cross beams that lights hang from. The one on the left was the 1st one. It is all wood. The one on the right we recently added. We had a broken yard tent canopy thing. We used the pieces from the frame to build it

 

[TSchadel]

Hope these help. The frame has cross beams that lights hang from. The one on the left was the 1st one. It is all wood. The one on the right we recently added. We had a broken yard tent canopy thing. We used the pieces from the frame to build it

These are great and give me some ideas. Unfortunately my table does not have high enough sides for Irwin to have a double decker - so that will be a future project. Are those spider plants in there? I've been thinking of redecorating to include plants.
Here is his table currently - any thought, observations, do's/dont's?

 

[Odin's Gma]

These are great and give me some ideas. Unfortunately my table does not have high enough sides for Irwin to have a double decker - so that will be a future project. Are those spider plants in there? I've been thinking of redecorating to include plants.
Here is his table currently - any thought, observations, do's/dont's?

Plants, definitely. Spider plant is a good one, safe to eat and good for cover. As much as they like their hides, plants give additional hiding spots and they also hold more humidity in the enclosure. Grass and clover seed are cheap, quick to sprout and will encourage natural grazing.

 

[TSchadel]

Plants, definitely. Spider plant is a good one, safe to eat and good for cover. As much as they like their hides, plants give additional hiding spots and they also hold more humidity in the enclosure. Grass and clover seed are cheap, quick to sprout and will encourage natural grazing.

Thanks Gma!!! I was just thinking about you! Irwin is not very happy with me cause I keep messin with his table and rearranging. I remembered what you said about Odin being grouchy. Irwin spent all sat night in the corner where his hut used to be - I moved it closer to the lights. He's gonna be really mad cause I'm going to try to fashion a larger hiding hut with Spanish moss.... And then make an enclosure for the whole darn table, he's gonna be in a tizzy for sure! But it's all out of love ❤️

 

[Odin's Gma]

Thanks Gma!!! I was just thinking about you! Irwin is not very happy with me cause I keep messin with his table and rearranging. I remembered what you said about Odin being grouchy. Irwin spent all sat night in the corner where his hut used to be - I moved it closer to the lights. He's gonna be really mad cause I'm going to try to fashion a larger hiding hut with Spanish moss.... And then make an enclosure for the whole darn table, he's gonna be in a tizzy for sure! But it's all out of love ❤️

Odin is going to be in a mood today too! His enclosure needs a good cleaning and that always sets him off. "Why are you taking out all of my tort turds? I was saving those!"

 

[Jodie]

These are great and give me some ideas. Unfortunately my table does not have high enough sides for Irwin to have a double decker - so that will be a future project. Are those spider plants in there? I've been thinking of redecorating to include plants.
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Leave the piece your lights are on that. That makes it easier. You already have a start. You could just make 2 or 3 more of those and put the plastic over it. It makes it easier to get into it and works Best if you can use one piece of plastic to cover both end and the back. Make it long enough that it goes well below the bottom. Use a 2nd sheet that overlaps for the front, and I use duck tape to attach the top only. so you can lift up the whole thing or just a corner. Don't cut the plastic. It won't hang closed. Those are spider plants. I also have trays that I swap out with grass seeds in it. I have planted seeds directly in substrate too.

 

[TSchadel]

Primitive but effective - Irwin's humidity levels are climbing!!!