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Very large black Animal Plastics terrestrial cage. Measurements: 6 ft long, 3 ft wide, and 22 1/2 inches tall. Sliding glass doors with lock. Herpstat 2 by Spyder Robotics. Has 2 temperature probes and option to add a humidity probe/control. Inside the cage: Top mounted Vivarium Electronics...

How would these be mounted inside a cage? Sounds awesome.

Wow. Thank you for sharing and for the work you're doing.

As someone with an large AP cage, I highly suggest using a radiant heat panel on a thermostat. The cage holds heat and humidity really well, but they are a beast to raise the overall ambient temperature. I have a 160watt radiant heat panel mounted on the opposite side of the basking light that...

I ordered from this lady, planted them, and they grew like weeds!! https://www.etsy.com/listing/108330645/organic-opunita-paddle-cactus-pads

Don't panic... although, I do tend to panic as well. One time, my star made a noise and I was convinced I was doing something wrong and he was going to die. One thing that has tremendously helped ease my worries was investing in the herpstat 2. I have one probe under the basking light hooked...

Check out Tom's closed chamber posts. He has the best information on closed chambers and generally everything tortoise related. I'm no expert, but I own a star tortoise and have done a massive amount of research. Star's need high humidity and heat... especially as hatchlings/babies. Closed...

My tortoise is a picky eater, but I've found that he LOVES carrots and prickly pear. I followed the above advice and mushed carrots into food and it worked. Find a Hispanic market and you'll not only find prickly pear and dandelion, but an assortment of greens at a much cheaper price than Whole...

I really love mine. It has not been difficult to clean, but I do sorta lean/climb into it which could be annoying depending on what you like. My advice is to lift the cage up in order to make it more accessible. I have the 6'x3'x2' cage and had to build a custom table in order to fit it, plus...

Thanks, everyone. He is posted on my local CL and the owner couldn't give me any information othet than it being "a turtle." I'm thinking of picking him up, but haven't decided yet.

Can anybody identify this turtle species? I'd appreciate it!

I was browsing through pet finder and stumbled upon shelters in Southern California listing tortoises and turtles that are up for adoption. This broke my heart! Anybody out there know of a rescue or people who could take them out? I know there are too many to pull them all, but maybe a few...

Thanks! Turning 30 wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. :)

Mine is 6'long x 3'wide x 2'high. I opted for the bigger size in order for it to last longer. Plus, I wanted all my heating and lighting fixtures to be mounted inside so I needed the height. I have a mounted radiant heat panel (160 watt) on the inside to keep ambient temperatures up as well...

If you want a cage that is ready to go and will last, I vote Animal Plastics. I love mine. Check craigslist religiously if you don't want to buy one new.