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  1. Epicjake15

    Height of viv and substrate questions

    I’m planning a viv for a Greek tortoise that I may be getting how do I calculate how tall it has to be ( it will be 2 storeys and I am halving the dimensions and doubling stuff like basking lights and uv lights and substrate) also what substrates do you guys recommend ( sorry if you have seen my...
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    Substrate for 2 story Greek tortoise viv

    Also what varnish should I use
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    Substrate for 2 story Greek tortoise viv

    I’m going to be making a viv for the greek tortoise I may be getting and I was thinking coco coir but I’ve heard stories of the dust affecting the tortoise so what substrate do I use. Do I still use coco coir? Also since it will be two stories I will be needing a ramp so I will just use ply wood...
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    Confused beginner wondering about wood types

    Thank you I will factor this information in
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    Confused beginner wondering about wood types

    Just a few questions if I was making a viv about 4 wide and 8 long would I just half it so 2 wide and 4 long but double the height and add mdf to the middle for the second floor. And should I use a ribbed ramp for easier access ps I forgot to say but thankyou so much cause I didn’t think you...
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    Confused beginner wondering about wood types

    Oh I’m not making it alone my grandad has been a wood worker for about 40-50 years and so he’ll be helping me
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    Size of vivarium

    Thank you and wow you know a lot
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    Size of vivarium

    Thankyou
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    Size of vivarium

    Okay thank you when you say 4x8 foot what do you mean like do you mean 4 foot in width and 8 foot in length sorry if I’m being a hassle it’s just I want my tortoise to be as happy and healthy as possible
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    Size of vivarium

    Well today I was doing research for the Greek tortoise that I may be getting but on the internet it says minimum 46 by 24 by 24 yet people are saying it should be 8 foot by 5 foot by 3 foot and some were saying other things (this is for a inside vivarium for during winter as I live in north east...
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    Confused beginner wondering about wood types

    Well that’s sad I don’t think I’ll be able to get a tortoise then I just don’t have the space
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    Confused about size of vivarium

    How tall do you recommend it being this is for a indoor enclosure just so you know
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    Confused about size of vivarium

    I’m making my own vivarium out of wood with a glass or maybe plastic door
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    Confused about size of vivarium

    I will be getting a Greek tortoise but at what age/size will I need to build him/she a 46by 24 by 24 (inches for all measurements)vivarium ( bye the time we get him/she it will be winter and I live in England so it would be too cold to keep it outside)
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    Confused beginner wondering about wood types

    Thank you, do you know what paints are safe for tortoise
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    Confused beginner wondering about wood types

    A Greek tortoise and I believe we have the room outside for the warmer months but bye the time we actually get it it will probably be mid October early November so we’re trying to get the vivarium out of the way and prepare the outside enclosure ready for summer next year
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    Confused beginner wondering about wood types

    also at what size do I move my tortoise into a 46/24/24. I am currently designing my juvenile tortoise enclosure to be 36/18/18 is that ok .sorry I’ve got a lot of questions.
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    Confused beginner wondering about wood types

    I am a first Time tortoise buyer( I have not got mine yet I’m planning out the vivarium but I don’t know what wood to use. People say to use ply wood with a Thompson’s water seal but how long does it smell for? And another worry is a ply wood doesn’t look the best and my parents say I can’t get...
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