edricivan
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Hi all!
As the title states I'm about to setup my first enclosure for a sulcata hatchling. I've read Tom's posts
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/closed-chambers.32333/
and I was thinking of going in that direction.
It'll basically be a rectangular box with coco peat as substrate, a ceramic heat emitter, a 65w incandescent flood bulb, two terra cotta dishes for H20, and a upturned box as a humid hide. I'll probably use some sort of window mechanism with glass for the front part.
I was wondering if this is necessary in our climate? I just googled our weather right now and it's 32 deg with 70% humidity. Of course I'll be putting the enclosure indoors so there would be a big difference.
If i set it up like Tom would that be overkill?
What dimensions would I need for 2months-1year? 1-2 years? When does he need to start staying outdoors?
Just planning ahead so I don't end up having to build another enclosure in 6 months.
Cheers guys, this is my first time posting and the forum has already helped me heaps!
As the title states I'm about to setup my first enclosure for a sulcata hatchling. I've read Tom's posts
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/closed-chambers.32333/
and I was thinking of going in that direction.
It'll basically be a rectangular box with coco peat as substrate, a ceramic heat emitter, a 65w incandescent flood bulb, two terra cotta dishes for H20, and a upturned box as a humid hide. I'll probably use some sort of window mechanism with glass for the front part.
I was wondering if this is necessary in our climate? I just googled our weather right now and it's 32 deg with 70% humidity. Of course I'll be putting the enclosure indoors so there would be a big difference.
If i set it up like Tom would that be overkill?
What dimensions would I need for 2months-1year? 1-2 years? When does he need to start staying outdoors?
Just planning ahead so I don't end up having to build another enclosure in 6 months.
Cheers guys, this is my first time posting and the forum has already helped me heaps!