HELP! (wooden enclosure)

[Thadus]

Hello, I am getting a Russian tortoise and I am going to put it into a temporary enclosure until I can build my outdoor enclosure. The problem is that I am going to be using a wood enclosure and I do not know how I will keep the wood on the bottom from rotting. Can someone help me with my problem? ( Here is a picture of my temporary enclosure)

 

[kathyth]

Pond liner or a shower curtain on the bottom work.

 

[Thadus]

Wow, great idea thank you

 

[cmacusa3]

Concrete tubs, you can take out that divider and sit it right in there. That house is 2x3 I think and that's what the tubs are too

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[cmacusa3]

 

[Millerlite]

Shower curtain. Pond liner . water base selant. Tarp. All good ways

Kyle

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

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Pond liner or a shower curtain on the bottom work.

Back some time ago, (30+ yrs.) for building aquariums out of plywood 3 sides and bottom with glass on the front for viewing I was told to seal the wood with marine paint. Word was, if lead free paint was used it worked great!
I know I'm a tortoise guy and I don't make these types of enclosures, but it seems they'd be great as sealant for wood in an indoor hatchling, moist environment.
Ideas from peoples please…

 

[cmacusa3]

I been wondering if this would work. I've been doing some research on it and it seems to be a great product, not to mention it's not expensive.

 

[Thadus]

I was wondering the same thing, thank you for conforming my belive

 

[Gillian M]

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Wow, what a lovely enclosure!

 

[Gillian M]

Hello, I am getting a Russian tortoise and I am going to put it into a temporary enclosure until I can build my outdoor enclosure. The problem is that I am going to be using a wood enclosure and I do not know how I will keep the wood on the bottom from rotting. Can someone help me with my problem? ( Here is a picture of my temporary enclosure)View attachment 180528

I did as @kathyth suggested when I had Oli's enclosure built.

And a very warm welcome to the forum! Please do not forget to post pics of your tort once you get him/her.