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Hello everyone it's been a while since I've been on here and I was hoping for some advice.
I have two spur thighed tortoises who have spent the last 6 or so years living outside in a specially adapted rabit cage (fully insulated heated and lighting etc). Unfortunately it has finally given up the ghost and needs replacing.
I have a wooden bike store coming which I will adapt by insulating and adding fixtures to it for heating and light again and wondered if anyone had any suggestion for products to use?
I plan to use a full spectrum bulb like previously to provide the appropriate light and some heat. I have seen the exo terra reptile dome and wondered what peoples opinions are on this as a fixture? My previous enclosure had the bulb on the roof but this will need to be hung as this enclosure is taller and I want to make sure they get the appropriate amount of light.
I will also need a non light emitting heat source for night use. I previously used a ceramic unit with an internal thermostat but I wonder if there are better products on the market now?
The enclosure will be roughly 6' by 3' and around 4' high.
Thank you for any advice you can give.
Stu
I have two spur thighed tortoises who have spent the last 6 or so years living outside in a specially adapted rabit cage (fully insulated heated and lighting etc). Unfortunately it has finally given up the ghost and needs replacing.
I have a wooden bike store coming which I will adapt by insulating and adding fixtures to it for heating and light again and wondered if anyone had any suggestion for products to use?
I plan to use a full spectrum bulb like previously to provide the appropriate light and some heat. I have seen the exo terra reptile dome and wondered what peoples opinions are on this as a fixture? My previous enclosure had the bulb on the roof but this will need to be hung as this enclosure is taller and I want to make sure they get the appropriate amount of light.
I will also need a non light emitting heat source for night use. I previously used a ceramic unit with an internal thermostat but I wonder if there are better products on the market now?
The enclosure will be roughly 6' by 3' and around 4' high.
Thank you for any advice you can give.
Stu