KoopaLove
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Hello! We are building an outside enclosure and wanted to get your input. I’ve also included pictures of Koopa. ? We think he is 3 years old but seems small so does that sound right? We live in Texas.
For the enclosure:
1. We are going to seal off any cracks with foam insulation. Is that ok?
2. No airflow as far as openings are needed and trying to get it completely sealed is the best thing, right?
3. I’m worried about pyramiding, does he look ok to you? We haven’t had him since a baby. We keep it above 70% humidity.
4. Recommendations for a heat source? I was thinking a oil radiator closed off like I’ve seen before. Then maybe a Kane mat on one side?Currently he is in our laundry room since it’s too cold at night, in a dog house with a CHE and then I have a UVB light for days it’s too cold outside. Keep it 80 at night and then up to 95 in the day. That is only when it is too cold outside though, of course prefer the sun! The goal is to get this outdoor enclosure ready quickly so he has more room. Most days he walks his yard area though.
5. For flooring, we were thinking of soil or cypress mulch. Any suggestions?
6. I keep a water dish and some days it seems like he is so thirsty and drinking a lot. Wonder if we are drying him out with the CHE?
Also, I soak every other day and he eats mostly grass. Then twice a week I give Mazuri with a bit of calcium powder, mix of grass and something like collared greens, mustard seed or kale. Also cactus and aloe occasionally.
Appreciate any advice!
For the enclosure:
1. We are going to seal off any cracks with foam insulation. Is that ok?
2. No airflow as far as openings are needed and trying to get it completely sealed is the best thing, right?
3. I’m worried about pyramiding, does he look ok to you? We haven’t had him since a baby. We keep it above 70% humidity.
4. Recommendations for a heat source? I was thinking a oil radiator closed off like I’ve seen before. Then maybe a Kane mat on one side?Currently he is in our laundry room since it’s too cold at night, in a dog house with a CHE and then I have a UVB light for days it’s too cold outside. Keep it 80 at night and then up to 95 in the day. That is only when it is too cold outside though, of course prefer the sun! The goal is to get this outdoor enclosure ready quickly so he has more room. Most days he walks his yard area though.
5. For flooring, we were thinking of soil or cypress mulch. Any suggestions?
6. I keep a water dish and some days it seems like he is so thirsty and drinking a lot. Wonder if we are drying him out with the CHE?
Also, I soak every other day and he eats mostly grass. Then twice a week I give Mazuri with a bit of calcium powder, mix of grass and something like collared greens, mustard seed or kale. Also cactus and aloe occasionally.
Appreciate any advice!