New enclosure in the making

[katelyn0974]

Any suggestions to making this enclosure better for my three EBT's?

 

[Millerlite]

How tall are te sides? Assuming your putting substrate in it, doesn't look like those sides are high enough, the dimensions tho look good. I use about 7-8 inches of substrate box turtles love to dig and will burrow if try want. Also deeper substrate helps keep humidity up. It looks good. I would also make the sides solid. If a box turtle can see out he will more then likely try getting to the other side. They are very good climbers as well

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Ps they might be high enough It's hard to tell in the pictures.

 

[ascott]

Exact ditto as Millerlite outlined Loving the size (and the work going into it)....great stuff...

 

[katelyn0974]

Thank you!

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

Hi,
I will be getting ebt too, can i keep them outside? Or will i be loosing them because the dig go deep? Also how tall should be the wall? And what is the best to use, whats bendable

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[loverlyskye]

I would make the sides taller and solid as well. Very nice though!

 

[katelyn0974]

Hi,
I will be getting ebt too, can i keep them outside? Or will i be loosing them because the dig go deep? Also how tall should be the wall? And what is the best to use, whats bendable

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You can keep them outside in a partially shaded area but they can dig a bit deep. They are climbers and as someone mentioned their substrate is about 7-8 inches. So I would make the wall taller than that. Bendable, not so sure. I stuck with wood. Good luck. The other guys on here can help you out too.

 

[theelectraco]

I see an easy escape climbing that wire.... Looks nice tho.


0.1.0 Dachshund
0.0.1 Redfoot
1.0.0 Greek

 

[bpham93]

Don't forget to water proof the wood or else it will mold. Looking good, can't wait to see the finishing product.

 

[katelyn0974]

UPDATE: made it taller, Woohoo! Hard work is done. Does the finish chemicals painted on the wood pose a threat to the turtles or no? I haven't painted yet, debating on a plastic on the bottom or the paint. Thanks for the feed back!!

 

[WillTort2]

I've used urethane as a water sealer for my indoor enclosures and have not had a problem. I use 2 coats and allow 3 days for curing after the final coat.

Others may have different solutions so stay tuned.

Nice job on the enclosure.

 

[the567spud]

That looks great. Also It would be great for most tortoises.


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[katelyn0974]

Thanks! My babies are still small so it's a mansion to them.

 

[Levi the Leopard]

I like it.

Well done

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

I like it ,too. Very much

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[Moozillion]

What are the dimensions? (I may be a copy cat!

 

[katelyn0974]

The dimensions are 32 by 80, 18 inches tall. The bottom is actually a sanded wood door with no knob hole or anything from Home Depot. I also added wheels for easy movement. Copy away! It's awesome!

 

[Moozillion]

Great layout! I will probably add plexiglass on the top screens to help keep humidity and heat in. Thanks for some great ideas!

 

[katelyn0974]

I live in South Florida so the plexiglass would be way too hot for my babies.