New house?

[Alexx]

I've decided I'm gona make my Herman tortoise a tortoise table I've looked at ones in shop but none of them are what I want really. I want it quite big for him and also I want to put a little ramp in to his bedroom coz he likes to climb. Can anyone give me any advice on what wood I should use please? I've read that laminate flooring is good to use and just to use super glue to glue the pieces together? And what substrate is best to use? I use wood chippings ATM but I've read that they aren't very safe for them incase they eat them? I've read so many different things on the Internet so I thought I'd get ure opinions as you all have tortoises ureselves thanku in advance

 

[slowpoke]

i used ply wood for mine , did the floor with a nontoxic paints and sealant ... let it dry for like 2 days you will be ok

 

[lynnedit]

Yes, Plywood or Pine are both fine for a tort table. (Pine lumber has been seasoned and treated, not the same as pine bedding, which is a no-no).
The 'L' shape is great; that's my next pick.

Here is mine with a second level. I put anti skid strips on the ramp to help with nail trimming. Side are about 18" so the second level fits well.

I really like being able to feed him on the upper level, it makes cleaning up food scraps very easy. Now I just line it with newspaper with a tile on one end to feed off of.

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

I too am currently building my own tortoise table! It's exciting!