LHosk
New Member
Hi. I currently live in Southern California with my 3-year-old Leopard Tortoise, but we will be moving to Western North Carolina within the year. I have read on the forum about pop-up greenhouses being used in basements as winter enclosures. I would like to do this, but I need some help as to what exactly I need to do and what materials and supplies I will need. I know that I need a pop-up triangle-topped greenhouse. But what light fixtures do you use and how do you attach them to the greenhouse? What bulbs would I use (size, wattage, and best brand)? How do I keep the whole thing warm, humid, and bright? What is the best way to monitor the temperature and the humidity, especially if I am not in the basement at the time, but still want to be able to keep track of these things? How do you maintain the temperature? What would I use for a hide? Is regular cypress mulch from a store like Lowes okay as a substrate if a tarp is laid under the greenhouse, directly onto the cement floor of the basement? I feel like I have a million more questions, but if someone has experience with this type of enclosure, could they share with me their knowledge?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.