Astrochelys
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So even tho I won't be getting a tortoise for a few years (at least), I've been researching like crazy about some of the ones I'm interested in. And so far it's the leopard, spider, star, radiated, russian and a few others. I know I'll probably change my mind as time goes on, but back on topic.
I've been thinking for an indoor enclosure to build one out of either expanded pvc (heat, water and I think UVB resistance since it is used in lizard and snake enclosure, but downside is that it is pricey), melamine (water resistant and can be pricey from what I heard), or just plain hardwood treated/painted with aquarium water proof paint (or something of the sort, read a thread, but forgot what it was called exactly). Which one would be best? I'm leaning more toward the regular wood or melamine enclosure since Id be afraid of the sides bending in the expanded pvc set up (since it will be long pieces). Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, how many lights would be needed for a large adult enclosure? I was watching a video where someone had a light that combined both types of light and kept it on one side of the enclose.
I'm only really focusing on the indoor enclosures since I'm not sure if I'll be getting a proper house/apartment/condo with a backyard/balcony that the tortoise can get sunlight on. If I do, I'll either sit outside with it for a few hours whenever the weathers nice or keeping a small kiddy pool outside filled with substrate incase the grass is treated with chemicals.
Thanks!
I've been thinking for an indoor enclosure to build one out of either expanded pvc (heat, water and I think UVB resistance since it is used in lizard and snake enclosure, but downside is that it is pricey), melamine (water resistant and can be pricey from what I heard), or just plain hardwood treated/painted with aquarium water proof paint (or something of the sort, read a thread, but forgot what it was called exactly). Which one would be best? I'm leaning more toward the regular wood or melamine enclosure since Id be afraid of the sides bending in the expanded pvc set up (since it will be long pieces). Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, how many lights would be needed for a large adult enclosure? I was watching a video where someone had a light that combined both types of light and kept it on one side of the enclose.
I'm only really focusing on the indoor enclosures since I'm not sure if I'll be getting a proper house/apartment/condo with a backyard/balcony that the tortoise can get sunlight on. If I do, I'll either sit outside with it for a few hours whenever the weathers nice or keeping a small kiddy pool outside filled with substrate incase the grass is treated with chemicals.
Thanks!