Finally ready to get started!

[Island_of_Misfit_Toys]

After countless hours of research and revisions I think we finally have a solid plan in place for our indoor Redfoot enclosure. Since we are in Minnesota she will be spending a lot of time indoors unfortunately. According to the plans this little venture will give her 65 sq. ft. of surface area on 2.5 levels. The main level will have a filtered, recirculating water fixture which will include a waterfall and running "wading" stream as well as a deep dark hide that looks like it is in the base/root system of a tree....kinda hard to explain I guess!
There will be a half level above this burrow which will serve as a basking area.
The lower level will be a planted grazing area, with planting trays that will be switched out as she trims them down.

So now that you've got the general overview, I need all of your input

 

[AnthonyC]

Let me start off by saying that I love the username! Second, let me say wow! That is going to be one amazing enclosure. Can't wait to see it!!!

 

[lynnedit]

I don't own Redfoots, but it sounds fabulous. In addition, it seems it will be fairly easy to maintain humidity and warmth that they need; lots of plants seem to help with this. Your tort will be able to choose different areas to 'hang out' during the day. It sounds very creative and I imagine we all look forward to pictures.

 

[Teagle]

I'm new to torts but that sounds awesome

 

[pdrobber]

sounds great. can't wait to see it executed.

 

[ascott]

Fricken awesome is what it sounds like.....

 

[Tnewton]

After countless hours of research and revisions I think we finally have a solid plan in place for our indoor Redfoot enclosure. Since we are in Minnesota she will be spending a lot of time indoors unfortunately. According to the plans this little venture will give her 65 sq. ft. of surface area on 2.5 levels. The main level will have a filtered, recirculating water fixture which will include a waterfall and running "wading" stream as well as a deep dark hide that looks like it is in the base/root system of a tree....kinda hard to explain I guess!
There will be a half level above this burrow which will serve as a basking area.
The lower level will be a planted grazing area, with planting trays that will be switched out as she trims them down.

So now that you've got the general overview, I need all of your input


Sounds awesome, cant wait for pics. Oh and are you a rudolph fan??? Lol

 

[Island_of_Misfit_Toys]

Thank you all! I am really excited about it. The way I see it we're making up for lost time, considering the poor girl spent the first two years of her life confined to a tiny little box. I'm sure the process will be quite the adventure, but you can count on pictures every step of the way.

I've been tossing around the idea of using an entertainment center as the backdrop so I can build the electrical and water controls into it, and build the waterfall in the center "tv" spot...

As for my username, thanks Anthony and Tnewton yes I am, for some reason it just seemed a fitting name for our little "zoo" since most of our animals have special needs.