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Hi
We live in Gloucester, south west England.
We're about to acquire a 12 year old male testudo graeca, and we're working on his outdoor accommodation.
We've ordered a fully insulated house (see picture), and our plan is to have a ceramic heater connected to a dimmer thermostat (Habistat) in the sleeping area and a mercury vapour basking lamp in the "day room".
The outdoor pen will be constructed from double-height decking planks with open corners (more than 90 degrees) and a capping strip to prevent escape attempts. There'll be an area of blue slate chippings, a sunken terracotta pot plant saucer, a south-facing "basking slope" and a few other bits and pieces to make it interesting.
As I'm a complete newbie, though, I'd appreciate any guidance.
TIA
Paul
We live in Gloucester, south west England.
We're about to acquire a 12 year old male testudo graeca, and we're working on his outdoor accommodation.
We've ordered a fully insulated house (see picture), and our plan is to have a ceramic heater connected to a dimmer thermostat (Habistat) in the sleeping area and a mercury vapour basking lamp in the "day room".
The outdoor pen will be constructed from double-height decking planks with open corners (more than 90 degrees) and a capping strip to prevent escape attempts. There'll be an area of blue slate chippings, a sunken terracotta pot plant saucer, a south-facing "basking slope" and a few other bits and pieces to make it interesting.
As I'm a complete newbie, though, I'd appreciate any guidance.
TIA
Paul
