Elizabeth Restat
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- Aug 29, 2016
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Hello All-
I was hoping to get some expert feedback from someone who's already used a Vision Cage. I read through @Tom's article on closed environments, and given it specifically references the breed of tortoise I'm prepping for, color me convinced of the need for a closed system.
However, while I was initially leaning towards an inexpensive glass / tinfoil / duct tape solution, I'd like something that makes things easier for us to open the environment and take the tortoise out. From reading this forum, I've gotten the distinct impression that tortoises are like potato chips, thus our odds of having just one baby tort over the course of our lifetimes are slim. Ready to invest a little, I've found the following options on craigslist.
Option 1: I like the sturdiness of the Vision cage, but it also looks like the floor is flush with the sliding doors, making it difficult to properly pile up substrate. Am I right about the floor? I'm also not sure what the utility is of having vents in the back that I would just have to cover up.
The other choice is a custom-enclosure maker. This one again has some challenges covering up vents and handles, but I can have it made to spec for where the baby will be living in the house. It's also cheaper.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Many Thanks.
Vision 322 w/ vents:
Example of the custom option:
I was hoping to get some expert feedback from someone who's already used a Vision Cage. I read through @Tom's article on closed environments, and given it specifically references the breed of tortoise I'm prepping for, color me convinced of the need for a closed system.
However, while I was initially leaning towards an inexpensive glass / tinfoil / duct tape solution, I'd like something that makes things easier for us to open the environment and take the tortoise out. From reading this forum, I've gotten the distinct impression that tortoises are like potato chips, thus our odds of having just one baby tort over the course of our lifetimes are slim. Ready to invest a little, I've found the following options on craigslist.
Option 1: I like the sturdiness of the Vision cage, but it also looks like the floor is flush with the sliding doors, making it difficult to properly pile up substrate. Am I right about the floor? I'm also not sure what the utility is of having vents in the back that I would just have to cover up.
The other choice is a custom-enclosure maker. This one again has some challenges covering up vents and handles, but I can have it made to spec for where the baby will be living in the house. It's also cheaper.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Many Thanks.
Vision 322 w/ vents:
Example of the custom option: