hdeaver1
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Tortellini has been indoors for the last year aside from little jaunts to the backyard with supervision. As the weather is hot and sunny I decided it was high time to create a good outdoor enclosure for Tortellini to grow in and enjoy. I looked at and read many of the posts on what to include and what not to include.
Construction of enclosure:
Luckily, I have a wonderful father and husband who helped with the woodworking and construction of this habitat.
Painting the enclosure:
My two girls and hubby helped with painting and creating the habitat. The inside of the hide box was left unpainted.
The enclosure was made so that the hide box can be removed if needed.
My girls can sit on top of the hide house and observe Tortellini without disturbing her. They have agreed each night to fill his water container and close the door to the hide box.
(I hate the green of the hide house, but now that's already painted I am just letting it be!)
Inside the box: There is a heat mat, a heat rock, and a water dish. Installation of the thermometer will be happening tonight when the hubby gets home. We also, noted that we may need to insulation...a step that was forgotten in the construction. We will see how the temps hold up.
The hide box has latches on the door and lids on the top. The box can easily be carried with two people using the handles.
Overall, I think it is pretty good, but if you notice, or see something to add let me know!
Construction of enclosure:
Luckily, I have a wonderful father and husband who helped with the woodworking and construction of this habitat.
Painting the enclosure:
My two girls and hubby helped with painting and creating the habitat. The inside of the hide box was left unpainted.
The enclosure was made so that the hide box can be removed if needed.
My girls can sit on top of the hide house and observe Tortellini without disturbing her. They have agreed each night to fill his water container and close the door to the hide box.
(I hate the green of the hide house, but now that's already painted I am just letting it be!)
Inside the box: There is a heat mat, a heat rock, and a water dish. Installation of the thermometer will be happening tonight when the hubby gets home. We also, noted that we may need to insulation...a step that was forgotten in the construction. We will see how the temps hold up.
The hide box has latches on the door and lids on the top. The box can easily be carried with two people using the handles.
Overall, I think it is pretty good, but if you notice, or see something to add let me know!