Recent content by CarneAsada

I've had Raja for just about a year now; love the little torty. Unfortunately, I will be moving for work and will not be able to care for him/her anymore due to an increase in the time I will be working. I made a custom enclosure that would go with Raja. Not looking to make any money, just cover...

I think I used like 1/2” thick wood. And a couple of 2x4s. Just got all of it from Lowe’s

That certainly helps. Will update if those changes don’t work [emoji1417]

I’m using fluorescent tubes 6500k(two) and one heat/uvb basking flood light, and a Che Hester hooked up to a thermostat. The fluorescent bulbs are on all day, the basking light comes on for around 6 hours. I get mid 90s during the middle of the day and the temp outside is only going to get...

I have the thermostat but even still the temp rises and stays around 90+, id like to keep it around 85. This enclosure is in my garage so the outside temp gets very warm during the summer and even though everything shuts off when it hits 83 the temp keeps rising.

Hey everyone, so I just wanted to see if any of you have made cooling systems for your closed chamber enclosures as mine is starting to hit 90-95 degrees and I want to make sure it doesn’t go above that as the days get hotter. I also don’t want to lose humidity so if you have any suggestions I...

I just ordered and received an Indian star tortoise from Will, truly a stress free process! Will is super knowledgeable and was willing to answer all of my questions, he made delivery date changes quickly and always responded promptly. I would hands down recommend him to anyone in search of...

Here is the orchid bark from Lowe’s : And the sphagnum moss:

Ok, Home Depot has a good size bag of peat moss. Lowe’s has orchid bark. Here is the result: I will send pics of all of the bags when I get home.

Can I get coco coir from Home Depot? Or is it a pet store thing only?

It seemed perfect until the last two ingredients... I’m just going to go to Home Depot and get the sphagnum moss (I think that’s what it’s called) and some orchid bark if they have it.

I’ll double check in the morning, but that’s what it said... I also questioned that when I poured it in. If it isn’t, I’ll replace. I’ve been hunting for orchid bark but no one sells it where I’m at... and it seems as though the forum has conflicting feelings when it comes to substitutes.

Alright, done until I get my infrared bulb and thermostat stuff.... should be ready to test levels on Monday and receive my Tort on Tuesday!!!! Building hides and adding plants tomorrow.

Thanks, will do! The hooks seem very sturdy, I will likely bathe my tort in a separate container so I think I should be good [emoji3]

Forgot the picture lol