Are glass terrariums bad for tortoises?

[Kjuba]

I have a glass terrarium right now, and im about to get a bigger one but i heard glass is bad for them. Is it true?

 

[wellington]

No they are not bad for hatchings. However, aquariums are not for juniors and adults, they are too small for anything older than say two to three years of age depending on the species. Some only a year.

 

[Kjuba]

No they are not bad for hatchings. However, aquariums are not for juniors and adults, they are too small for anything older than say two to three years of age depending on the species. Some only a year.

My little guy is around two years old so i want to buy a bigger one. I also heard tortoise tables are good, but arent those going to be small too?

 

[wellington]

What species?
Most tables that are premade are too small.

 

[Kjuba]

I have a Hermann's.

 

[Maggie3fan]

What species?
Most tables that are premade are too small.

Is a tort table 6'x2.5' too small for a 2 yr old RF?

 

[wellington]

Is a tort table 6'x2.5' too small for a 2 yr old RF?

@ZEROPILOT can answer that better than I can. I don't know how big a RF at that age usually is. Most species, except the large ones, can likely live in that size for 2 to 3 years.
When I had baby leopards, that size would be good for 3 years.

 

[wellington]

I have a Hermann's.

If it were me, I would build a table for it now, that is the right size for when it's an adult. 4x8 foot and you can build it with a frame top so you can drape plastic over it for one more year at least and also hang your lights from. Then you don't have to build again down the road in a year or two.
@Yvonne G has pictures of hers that has the upper frame if she will post it again to show you.

 

[Kjuba]

If it were me, I would build a table for it now, that is the right size for when it's an adult. 4x8 foot and you can build it with a frame top so you can drape plastic over it for one more year at least and also hang your lights from. Then you don't have to build again down the road in a year or two.
@Yvonne G has pictures of hers that has the upper frame if she will post it again to show you.

Is a frame top the wood part above the tortoise table? Like you put a hook on it for the light?

 

[Tom]

I have a glass terrarium right now, and im about to get a bigger one but i heard glass is bad for them. Is it true?

No they are not bad for tortoises. That is an old persistent myth. Me and several other experienced members here have started 1000s of babies in glass tanks. The problem with glass tanks is that they are too small for anything but a baby.

Large open tortoise tables can work for adult Testudo if the room temperatures are within range, but its easier to maintain a better living environment for them in a large closed chamber.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

That size is probably adequate. But it won't be for long. So larger now is going to be your best bet.
Also, tables in general aren't a good fit for Redfoot because they suck at holding in humidity and will rot if you attempt it.

@ZEROPILOT can answer that better than I can. I don't know how big a RF at that age usually is. Most species, except the large ones, can likely live in that size for 2 to 3 years.
When I had baby leopards, that size would be good for 3 years.

 

[wellington]

That size is probably adequate. But it won't be for long. So larger now is going to be your best bet.
Also, tables in general aren't a good fit for Redfoot because they suck at holding in humidity and will rot if you attempt it.

Yeah, I never did tables until they were adults and outside to live. The winter shed has tables.

 

[Maggie3fan]

That size is probably adequate. But it won't be for long. So larger now is going to be your best bet.
Also, tables in general aren't a good fit for Redfoot because they suck at holding in humidity and will rot if you attempt it.

This is what I refer to...Logan is 5.5"scl now, he's 2 years old and eats like a Sulcata...
it keeps an 85 to 90 degree temp with 80% humidity
oops! Hijacked...so sorry...

 

[wellington]

Is a frame top the wood part above the tortoise table? Like you put a hook on it for the light?

Maggie's pic is another way of doing it. Pop up portable green house placed over the enclosure.
You can also use the same greenhouse as the enclosure by itself.

 

[Kjuba]

Maggie's pic is another way of doing it. Pop up portable green house placed over the enclosure.
You can also use the same greenhouse as the enclosure by itself.

Oh thanks! That looks very nice.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Usually glass aquariums and terrariums are to tall for the hobby and very narrow compared to the length.
Having a custom made glass enclosure that is very large is a possibility. But it'd be very expensive. And very heavy.