So hows my enclosure, what else do i need?

[Caboose]

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[Beck]

Looking good.

Is this for the sulcata or redfoot? Is the dish for water or food? Do you have a second dish for water, food? Any way to straighten out and secure the plastic lining so that the tort can't bite it? Does it have a lid? How are the temps and humidity holding?

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[luvpetz27]

I like it!! You could put a few plants in there. They like to hide in them!!

 

[Caboose]

Well I'm not done, that dish is for water. Still gotta put in the food dish and how do i get the tarp tight


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For my sulcata


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Also how so i measure the hope enclosures temp and humidity


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[Beck]

Toss in a couple $9 thermometer/hygrometer combos from Walmart, and move them around to get an idea what the conditions are. I'd have one cool side, warm side, and basking.

Maybe straighten it out (maybe try some gift wrapping techniques?) and staple it at the top? Or maybe some adhesive along the inside edge too, if that would help.

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[Caboose]

I will try that. But i just put him in there to check it out, his basking spot is at 110.3F


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[Irish]

Remember to soak at least weakly to ensure proper hydration, only to th bottom of the shell.

 

[Caboose]

I do soak every day


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I also moved the coco coir around to make different land texture for him to have fun


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Just got all sides of the enclosure temperature and humidity measured, the basking spot is 110.3F, the other three sides are around 83F and the humidity throughout the enclosure is 55%


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[AnnV]

Wow! Nice!

Ann from CT

 

[nate.mann]

the basking spot is HOT, it should be about 95F, which can be achieved by raising the lamp. the rest is good in the mid 80's..and your humidity needs to be at about 80% to prevent pyramiding. to up your humidity, spray the enclosure with a spray bottle. obviously some trial and error is needed.

 

[Caboose]

People told me to keep my basking spot at 100-110F


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[Yvonne G]

I really like that hiding place. Where did you get it?

 

[Caboose]

Petsmart


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[nate.mann]

ive ALWAYS seen 95 or so for young ones, you will roast the little guy at 110 since hes so small. maybe when hes a lot bigger thats okay.

 

[Caboose]

Alright and do u think the tree stump hide could be a humid hide?


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[nate.mann]

should be able to, give it a couple sprays and make sure theres heat going to it and it will be humid.

 

[Caboose]

How do i get heat to go to it, I've got a 100w Che right next to it.


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I dont understand? I gave my sulcata all this space for h to live in, and all he does is walk around the edges basically clawing and climbing on the tarp???


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[Levi the Leopard]

Re: RE: So hows my enclosure, what else do i need?

People told me to keep my basking spot at 100-110

All my Leopards (same care as the sulcata) have had a basking spot in this range with the high humidity. Keep it above 100F.

I dont understand? I gave my sulcata all this space for him to live in, and all he does is walk around the edges basically clawing and climbing on the tarp???

It's still just a big empty box. He can see clear across it. You need to heavily decorate it so he can't see everything from one spot. Try a massive rock he can't crawl over to be a sight barrier to walk around. Put in some potted plants that have foliage hanging over the sides. The more interesting you make it look the more he has "to do" and won't pace the edges.
Trust me this makes a big difference.

Btw, I'd keep your log hide but add an additional hide for the humid hide.

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[Caboose]

But i use the tree stump for the humid hide???


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What plants do you recommend and where can i get one of these big rocks and how big???


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[nate.mann]

yeah, it should do. you can find a complete list of edible plants here: http://africantortoise.com/edible_plants.htm


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if you buy the plants already grown, you have to let them sit for a while (its commonly accepted that a year is long enough for the plant to be rid of all the chemicals theyre treated with), or you can get seeds and grow them yourself.


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