New indoor enclosures for Mowgli!

[Mariah717]

Just finished a new enclosure for my sulcata. It's 1x2x4 made with 2x6x8 boards. I'm going to add a couple plants eventually. I think she loves it so far

 

[wellington]

It won't be long and you'll need to build it bigger, it would have been nice if you could have left it the size the boards were. The bigger the better and easier to get temps and humidity correct, You should also cover most of it and get it more humid. Your little one has some pyramiding started and you will need to get more humidity to get it to start growing smooth. Please read Toms threads below for proper housing and humidity to grow a smooth and healthy sully.
It does look nice though and the plants will help. Cute sully too.

 

[Mariah717]

I'm planning on building a much bigger outdoor enclosure when she gets a little bigger and bringing her in during winter. Right now I take her outside as much as I can (Usually 3 times a week) so she can explore and get some real sun. Will something like plexi glass over the top work well to keep the humidity up?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I love the semi sunken flower pots, but in the past, I've had several baby torts flip over while trying to climb up the back of the pot. Keep an eye on him for a while and see if he is inclined to climb. you may need to add more soil to the rear of the pots to form a gradual hump.

 

[kathyth]

I agree with the above, but this enclosure is very nice.
Plexiglass is great. Always moniter temps inside.
Nice. Sunshine rules!

 

[Mariah717]

I originally had the pots in the corners but moved them out because she was climbing between the pot and the wall. We hasn't tried to climb them where they are at right now though. Thanks for the suggestions guys!

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Plexiglass over the whole thing? I think it could stop the UVB and heat from entering, like glass. I looks great, Mowgli is really cute

 

[naturalman91]

Plexiglass over the whole thing? I think it could stop the UVB and heat from entering, like glass. I looks great, Mowgli is really cute

if you cut a whole in the plexi glass and wrap the edges of the hole in alluminum foil and set light on top it will work and still hold humidity without losing uvb

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

if you cut a whole in the plexi glass and wrap the edges of the hole in alluminum foil and set light on top it will work and still hold humidity without losing uvb

Just a little opening for the bulb, I meant I like the foil idea though...

 

[naturalman91]

Just a little opening for the bulb, I meant I like the foil idea though...

lol it have never used it personally but have seen people use it they say it keeps the light from burning the plexi. i have my lights IN my enclosure.

 

[christinaland128]

I love the semi sunken flower pots, but in the past, I've had several baby torts flip over while trying to climb up the back of the pot. Keep an eye on him for a while and see if he is inclined to climb. you may need to add more soil to the rear of the pots to form a gradual hump.

I agree here. I'm trying out a smooth plastic pot right now. Because it's so smooth they can't even grip on to climb. Better than the terra cotta.