need ideas on how to extend indoor table

[CloverTheTortoise]

hi all!
ive got a 3 year old horsfield tortoise called clover
im planning on extending her indoor table as well as her outdoor run to give her the space she really needs but struggling with ideas for the indoor table. My problem is that at the moment the only space available is the space it is in now, so I was planning on building on another level and have a ramp leading to the top(I attached a photo of one which is similar to my idea) what does everyone think of these ones? do you think there easy to build? is there any other was I might be able to extend it?
thankyou!!

 

[Yvonne G]

Well, Russian tortoises like to climb, so that might work out good. I'd put up a guard rail alongside the ramp so Clover doesn't fall off during her climb.

Welcome to the Forum!!

 

[lisa127]

Welcome! I love the artwork!

 

[KnNTiny]

Welcome. I love the idea of the table. Gives Clover more room without taking up more space.


KnNTiny

 

[Jabuticaba]

Very cool!


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[ditzyangeluk]

I think what you have looks fabulous and what you plan for looks great too! Building-wise, I have no advice, sorry (I struggle with ramps else I would do the same, ha!). Btw, Clover is gorgeous

 

[CloverTheTortoise]

Thanks all for the advise and compliments! Am quite confident with my idea now and will definitely put a pic of the finished table on! That is if i actually get round to it (fingers crossed!!)

 

[Tom]

I'm not a fan of the double deckers myself. I think you just need to make more space somewhere in your house and build a bigger table.

I would also not use sand in the substrate. Even relatively small amounts mixed in can cause intestinal impaction.

Here are some threads for you:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[CloverTheTortoise]

Thanks for the information tom, will take it in to account

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Yes, railing are great Also, I'd add little grooves in the ramp for easier climbing. Love your idea, and Clover is a cutie

 

[CloverTheTortoise]

Okay good☺️thankyouuthankyouu