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    Finished tortoise table!

    It’s all set up! I think I have the lighting placement figured out but am open to any suggestions. My house is pretty drafty so I placed a CHE beside the basking bulb. I’m hooking it up to a thermostat and hoping it keeps the right temps throughout the table, but I will add a second CHE on the...
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    Can’t find incandescent flood bulbs

    My 8x3 table is almost finished and I’m working out the lighting. I’ve learned here that the fluker’s basking bulb I’ve been using is no good. I have a repti tuff halogen bulb but I’ve read they’re no good either. I live in PA and have searched everywhere - hardware stores, farm supply stores...
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    Help with lighting & paint options

    My tortoise table is coming along and set to be delivered to my house in 3 days. I have to let my friend who’s building it for me know lighting placement by tomorrow. The measurements are approximately 40”x96”. Does anyone have pictures of their custom setups or advice on where exactly to place...
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    DIY tortoise table dimensions

    My tortoise is currently in way too small of an enclosure so I’m working with a friend to build her the largest I can possibly fit. I just have a few questions and I hope this all makes sense. The table will be 3x8 to allow for at least 24 sq foot. I plan to do 16 inch sidewalls so I can have...
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    New tortoise parent

    Is there any way to determine the approximate age of my tortoise? I assume she’s wild caught and can tell she’s female, but would like to know about how old she is. She’s been with me for 3 days now and has yet to eat. She seems pretty comfortable when I have handled her, but hides a lot when...
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