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I have built a bookcase enclosure for my tort that measures 6’x3’. I am getting a hatchling and am planning on using this until I find something better or he moves outside full time. Even though I tried to do this build on a budget it was more costly than I hoped, but still cheaper and better...

So we are more than half way through our build!! We finally found something big enough that it will last a while and got to work! Here is the habitat so far, it is a 6’x3’ bookshelf. I haven’t finished installing the lights, all I have up now is the 4’ tube basic lighting up on the top. I am...

I have bought a 6’x3’ bookshelf that I am making into a large indoor closed tortoise table. I haven’t decided how to close the top yet, maybe acrylic/glass or a hinged window - this will be later in another post I’m sure! So I have replaced the flimsy back of the shelf with plywood and am...

1. If I get a hatchling, until what size/age can I safely keep it in a 3’x3’ enclosure? 2. If it goes outside every day for 3+ (here in Las Vegas we get about 290 of sun), do I need a uv light? 3. I have a 5’x10’ outdoor enclosure with shade, dappled shade, and full sun, I heard I can take...

I just bought this table that I want to convert to my indoor enclosure. It’s 3’x3’x2’h inside and is only until my tort is old enough to be outside full time (about 10” I’m guessing. 1. Is it big enough? If not, then when should I move my tort to a bigger enclosure, or what would you recommend...

We want to get a Leo tort and are planning out the indoor and outdoor enclosures. I have been planning to modify a coffee table but then I ran across this and was wondering if I reinforced the doors could we use this for a couple of years...

Hi! I’m in the process of learning and setting up our house to get a sulcata hatchling! The process is very daunting so we are taking our time getting everything right before we take the plunge. I have always wanted a tortoise and my husband and I just bought our first house with a big back...