I'm no expert on building an enclosure like that. Is there anything more basic? What if I bought ply wood like the person above mentioned and built a 4x4 and covered the top with another piece of wood?
Sorry for the late reply. I was thinking outdoors but currently I have it indoors in my room. I think it would be better if it were outdoors though, but I don't know. What's better?
My tortoise is still a baby and I need something bigger for it. If I were to go to home depot what would I need to come out with in order to build one. Like for example what type of wood? How thick? I need something durable. How much would it cost? I don't want to buy a $150 pre-built enclosure...
Thanks Tom. I am not sure on how to hang the light fixtures tho. Is there a way to do it without hanging the light from inside the closed enclosure because as of now I need a bigger enclosure to do that. Also, as for the 54 gallon tub what type would you recommend, I am seeing all types of...
The hottest part of the tank for my baby sulcata is 105, which is right under the lamp with the basking bulb. I have it clamped onto the tank so although the tank is open most of it is covered. I am hearing people say it should be in the 90s. Is it too hot? If so I will try and clamp the lamp to...
I am not using a coil bulb. The bulb I am using is called zoomed reptile basking bulb. I don't have a humidity thermometer as of now. I will try to post pictures when I can.
Is there any enclosure you recommend by that size? For his food do I just mix a bunch of different dark greens, the...
Hello all, I am new to raising tortoises. I got a baby sulcata earlier this week and need some advice. I will list my settup and if anyone can tell me what I can improve? The tank I am using is a plastic container that is around 30x60 cm and the height is like 11 inches, approximately 28 cm. The...