ChloeCrull
Active Member
Hello, fellow tortoise and turtle lovers!
I am looking to add a second enclosure to my collection (an outdoor one). I have a male and female Russian tortoise. My indoor enclosure is currently 6 ft x 2 ft and it's working well for me at the moment, but I want to add an additional enclosure and place it outside. This will also help to prepare me for separation between my two tortoises.
I want to start out with something simple, such as a large plastic tub (cement mixing tub) or a sturdy kiddie pool. However, I need something to cover the top of the enclosure, due to the fact that I live in Fresno, California, and I have spotted dozens of hawks circling overhead.
Do any of you know of any hardware stores (Lowe's or Home Depot?) that carry a "lid" that may suite me? What kind do you use? Thank you!
Please note: I am NOT thinking of completely ceiling off my tortoises like a Tupperware container. I am simply looking for a grill-like cover that will prevent predatory birds from viewing and harming my torts.
These are the kinds of tubs I would use when I allow my torts to soak up some natural sunlight. This will NOT be their primary home, but I also do not want to move them too much as it will stress them.
Here is a picture of a cement mixing tub that I snatched from Google.
Here is a picture of a kiddie pool filled with soil that I snatched from Google.
Also, if I am going to purchase a cover, would it be better to stick to a cement mixing tub? That way, even with the "lid," my tortoises will have enough height in the enclosure for me to add some minor furniture and plants.
This is the "lid" idea that I had for the cement mixing tub—it's basically a rectangular grill grate.
This is the "lid" idea that I had for the plastic kiddie pool—it's basically a circular grill grate.
(Editing this post to add this picture). This is just one more idea that I had (probably the simplest). Can I just buy a wire mesh panel and lay it on top of the enclosure?
Thank you for taking the time to click on this post and read through it. Special thanks to those who respond! I am eagerly awaiting the replies!
P.S. If these ideas look good, where can I buy the "grate lids?" Have any of you seen such a thing that would be the appropriate size to cover a cement mixing tub or plastic kiddie pool? Thank you everyone.
I am looking to add a second enclosure to my collection (an outdoor one). I have a male and female Russian tortoise. My indoor enclosure is currently 6 ft x 2 ft and it's working well for me at the moment, but I want to add an additional enclosure and place it outside. This will also help to prepare me for separation between my two tortoises.
I want to start out with something simple, such as a large plastic tub (cement mixing tub) or a sturdy kiddie pool. However, I need something to cover the top of the enclosure, due to the fact that I live in Fresno, California, and I have spotted dozens of hawks circling overhead.
Do any of you know of any hardware stores (Lowe's or Home Depot?) that carry a "lid" that may suite me? What kind do you use? Thank you!
Please note: I am NOT thinking of completely ceiling off my tortoises like a Tupperware container. I am simply looking for a grill-like cover that will prevent predatory birds from viewing and harming my torts.
These are the kinds of tubs I would use when I allow my torts to soak up some natural sunlight. This will NOT be their primary home, but I also do not want to move them too much as it will stress them.
Here is a picture of a cement mixing tub that I snatched from Google.
Here is a picture of a kiddie pool filled with soil that I snatched from Google.
Also, if I am going to purchase a cover, would it be better to stick to a cement mixing tub? That way, even with the "lid," my tortoises will have enough height in the enclosure for me to add some minor furniture and plants.
This is the "lid" idea that I had for the cement mixing tub—it's basically a rectangular grill grate.
This is the "lid" idea that I had for the plastic kiddie pool—it's basically a circular grill grate.
(Editing this post to add this picture). This is just one more idea that I had (probably the simplest). Can I just buy a wire mesh panel and lay it on top of the enclosure?
Thank you for taking the time to click on this post and read through it. Special thanks to those who respond! I am eagerly awaiting the replies!
P.S. If these ideas look good, where can I buy the "grate lids?" Have any of you seen such a thing that would be the appropriate size to cover a cement mixing tub or plastic kiddie pool? Thank you everyone.
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you'll want to put something in there to give them shade, and a substrate they couldn't dig into. and if you were leaving it outside drill some holes in the bottom so if it rains the water can drain out.I would also suggest using temperature gun and monitor the temperature. It is amazing how warm it can actually get in the sun, it can be 20° warmer than the air temperature in those tubs. Especially a black one. I am amazed how warm it is in my outdoor pen sometimes, especially up against the walls. And it is made out of wood.so I would say go down to your local Home Depot or Lowes etc. and tell them what you need. There are a lot of options in the fencing materials area .
