need advise on larger enclosure

[whitles2021]

so i have a sulcata he is about 6-7 months old and i have him in a 20 gallon tank i need something bigger. i do have this enclosure in attachment but it would be indoors i live in ohio and it gets cold around here and dont want him to froze. He isnt in this enclosure at this time i got it when i got him but i was told wrong. is there any advice what i could do with this enclosure to keep him warm or if i need to do something else i dont want to mess anything up thats why im asking what has worked for other people. PLz not rude comments

 

[Yvonne G]

That's not really suitable for a 6 or 7 month old sulcata. Go buy the absolute largest plastic bin you can find, with a lid. . . and by largest I mean floor space, not tall sides. Cut holes in the lid to accomodate the light/heat fixtures.

Your baby needs to live in a warm, humid environment for his health. 80 to 85°F day and night with high humidity.

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[whitles2021]

ty he is in the 20 gallon with the humid environment for his health. 80 to 85°F day and night with high humidity. i was just making sure to keep everything the same but the size of the tank. ty for ur reply

 

[Tom]

so i have a sulcata he is about 6-7 months old and i have him in a 20 gallon tank i need something bigger. i do have this enclosure in attachment but it would be indoors i live in ohio and it gets cold around here and dont want him to froze. He isnt in this enclosure at this time i got it when i got him but i was told wrong. is there any advice what i could do with this enclosure to keep him warm or if i need to do something else i dont want to mess anything up thats why im asking what has worked for other people. PLz not rude comments

You need a large closed chamber. Its easiest and most cost effective to buy one vs. build one anymore. Animal Plastics makes good ones, but the wait time is months. @Markw84 makes excellent enclosures, and the wait time is significantly shorter. The large plastic tub Yvonne suggested, or a covered horse trough, will get you through until you can get the right enclosure.

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