Dog houses for tortoises - Need suggestions

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StudentoftheReptile

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So I think I'm going to be a little lazy and just purchase a dog house to modify as heated shelters over the winter. Should I go with wooden ones or plastic ones, like dog igloos? I would think wood insulates better, but I dunno...anyone with past experience want to chime in?
 

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Awe..... You're KILLIN' me man.

They just don't work. They are too thin, too drafty, and not insulated well enough. I have tried many types and styles. They just don't work well and you end up burning too much electricity, your box doesn't stay warm enough on those cold nights, and you can get dangerous hotspots directly underneath your heating elements by trying to keep it warm enough.

Check out post number 6, right here:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-75019.html
 
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