Devin2989
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Hey guys my leopard tortoise, Sharpie is about 9" x 12" and will be 6 years old in November. We built her an indoor enclosure that she's just too big for now. It's 27 sq ft. It's in our sunroom/ extended kitchen area which stretches about 9' from wall to wall. Her outdoor's a little bigger at 48 SQ ft, but I'm working on a new one that's 200 SQ ft. The only problem is it won't be done in time for the winter.
I'm nervous about using the indoor to get her through the winter with that indoor enclosure as small as it is, and am hoping for some ideas. The best one I have so far is to get rid of the enclosure and use the open room/ space, but to seal it off with an extended pet/ baby gate. I'd attach the heat lamps etc. To the wall so they could hang down over her and put down whatever's recommended on the tile floor to keep the heat up. Maybe cardboard, blankets etc. Take a look at the pics of the area currently and let me know what you guys think. Really need help! Thanks
I'm nervous about using the indoor to get her through the winter with that indoor enclosure as small as it is, and am hoping for some ideas. The best one I have so far is to get rid of the enclosure and use the open room/ space, but to seal it off with an extended pet/ baby gate. I'd attach the heat lamps etc. To the wall so they could hang down over her and put down whatever's recommended on the tile floor to keep the heat up. Maybe cardboard, blankets etc. Take a look at the pics of the area currently and let me know what you guys think. Really need help! Thanks