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    Enclosure Ideas from a Total Newbie

    That’s true! The only issue is that I’ve heard that it’s not good to have clear walls for tortoises. Something about not realizing it’s not a way out?
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    Enclosure Ideas from a Total Newbie

    I’m updating the design gradually, but I’ll post the final design before we actually get started on the project (in a couple of months when it warms up). Thanks for the advice!
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    Enclosure Ideas from a Total Newbie

    I took y’all’s suggestions, and changed the design a bit! here it is: thoughts on the doors?
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    Enclosure Ideas from a Total Newbie

    Thanks for the advice! Question: What size should the bulbs be, and what location should they shine on in the enclosure? Is just one end like I depicted fine? I heard redfoots don’t need a ton of heat
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    Enclosure Ideas from a Total Newbie

    Hello everyone! Me and my parents plan on constructing an indoor enclosure for our future redfoot, and I was put in charge of the plans. I wanted to show off some doodles I drew of possible ideas for the enclosure, and if you guys had critiques of it please share! Apologies if it’s a bit...
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    New To Tortoises, Need Advice for Redfoots! (Habitats)

    So, I secured about a 7’x4’ 1/2 area in my basement, is this a good starting place? How much bigger should it be for when the tort grows up? I’m going to measure the temp and humidity to double check how cold and humid/dry it gets in here to determine what kind of setup I need. If it’s generally...
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    New To Tortoises, Need Advice for Redfoots! (Habitats)

    That looks really good! Yeah, I can definitely take inspiration from that, thank you! How long until the 5 incher gets to about 10 inches? I should be able to keep it in a small enclosure for a while before I have to build the big one, right?
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    New To Tortoises, Need Advice for Redfoots! (Habitats)

    Would there be a way to make the door clear or something so that I’d be able to see the tort? Or should it just be sealed all the way regularly for best results? Thanks
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    New To Tortoises, Need Advice for Redfoots! (Habitats)

    Thanks for the reply! Do you have more info on grow tents? Specifically, could one permanently provide adequate housing for a 10 inch tort? And is the front usually open, or is that just to show the inside? I know it’s a big no-no to try and cheap out on tortoises, but housing, especially bigger...
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    New To Tortoises, Need Advice for Redfoots! (Habitats)

    Hello everyone! I’m Narji from Michigan, Excited to be here! So, I’ve been interested in getting a little tortoise for a while now, and I’ve been researching a ton on the topic (several things I learned from this forum before deciding to join), but even so, I’ve come across conflicting...
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