How to make a Zoo Med Tortoise House waterproof

[StaffordC]

Hello everyone,

I just ordered a Zoo Med Tortoise House for my Ibera Greek hatchling, and I need to know the best way to make it waterproof so that the humidity and water do not warp the wood or make it rot. I have thought about sealing it with a non-toxic sealant, but I can’t find a good brand to use and feel like there may be an easier way to do it. Please let me know if you have any suggestion! Thank you in advance

 

[Toddrickfl1]

I've heard of people using Flex Seal.

 

[Tom]

Hello everyone,

I just ordered a Zoo Med Tortoise House for my Ibera Greek hatchling, and I need to know the best way to make it waterproof so that the humidity and water do not warp the wood or make it rot. I have thought about sealing it with a non-toxic sealant, but I can’t find a good brand to use and feel like there may be an easier way to do it. Please let me know if you have any suggestion! Thank you in advance

There really isn't a good way to do it. The right sealants will cost as much as the habitat, and its just not a good habit for any species or any age.

Give this a read:

The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...

tortoiseforum.org

 

[Carol S]

I use stick on linoleum squares. You can use them on the bottom and the sides. You can buy them at Home Depot or Lowes. Before installing put them out on the patio or somewhat where they can warm up as it makes them easier to work with. Of course, do not put them out in the super hot sun.

 

[wellington]

I agree with Tom that the enclosure is a waste of money and too small for any tortoise.
However for any other proper sized enclosure needing to be sealed I would buy flex seal that toddrickfl1 mentioned. It's not cheap, 85 bucks for gallon but works great. I did an expensive but cheap wood chicken coop last year. It sat out last fall winter and so far this summer in the Chicago weather and it looks like I just sealed it.

 

[Blackdog1714]

Check out the threads about grow tents- cheaper and much better !