Scute Mob
Member
I have a 40 Gallon tank I am looking to safely make into a closed chamber for a five month old redfoot.
I know everyone has their own methods, I am looking for reasonable reasons why this can't/shouldn't be done, and would love some ways that it could be done, if possible.
I had thought about covering the top with plexiglass or tin foil and hanging the lights below the top. A member had expressed to me that transparent walls are unsafe due to the greenhouse effect (I suppose too much heat?). Could I rectify this, if necessary, by using a lower wattage heat bulb?
Is it necessary to cover three of the sides? It was presented to me that it being transparent would actually make it warmer inside.
I understand the risk of the tortoise walking the glass and am happy to cover halfway up the sides if necessary, for that purpose. I was just wondering if the entire thing NEEDED to be non-transparent.
I will do whatever it takes to provide a safe, suitable home for my new redfoot! He won't be shipped from the breeder until I have the enclosure situated. Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to respond!
I know everyone has their own methods, I am looking for reasonable reasons why this can't/shouldn't be done, and would love some ways that it could be done, if possible.
I had thought about covering the top with plexiglass or tin foil and hanging the lights below the top. A member had expressed to me that transparent walls are unsafe due to the greenhouse effect (I suppose too much heat?). Could I rectify this, if necessary, by using a lower wattage heat bulb?
Is it necessary to cover three of the sides? It was presented to me that it being transparent would actually make it warmer inside.
I understand the risk of the tortoise walking the glass and am happy to cover halfway up the sides if necessary, for that purpose. I was just wondering if the entire thing NEEDED to be non-transparent.
I will do whatever it takes to provide a safe, suitable home for my new redfoot! He won't be shipped from the breeder until I have the enclosure situated. Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to respond!