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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    Hi Connie Jo, To answer your question, yes the fan is electric. Here is the link to amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009COQYA0/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Its been running 24 X 7 for the last 2 1/2 years with no issues. Sorry, I'm not sure about the temp setting for a Hernanns. I only...
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    Thank You Nash for the information!!! It's been 2 years and I have not had any problems with the shocks, in fact they have worked great!! But there is a better way to mount the shocks I am very interested in that. Thanks Again, John
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    Humidity For Adult Sulcata

    I live in Frisco, TX (North of Dallas) and I keep my tortoises night box (8' X 4') at about 60% humidity. I use this humidifier to do the job https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CO9582Y/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 A couple things to be aware of on this humidifier: 1) It does not hold alot of water so in...
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    I ordered the partial overlap because I was not sure he would be able to push thru with the full overlap. FYI, once in a while the flaps stick together due to humidity so I think the partial is the better choice. Just my opinion!!
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    He's around 30 pounds. You might build a ramp until she is big enough, ramp would need to be the full lengh of the platform so she does not fall off and get hurt or flip on her back. Since she is so small you could us a 1" X 2", lay the 1" X 2" on the 1" side (which I believe is 3/4") and lay...
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    1. No, the Kane mat sits on a platform that I made out of 2 X 4's and a 1/2" plywood. So the Kane mat sits up off the substrate by 4" (3 1/2", 2X4 and 1/2" plywood). The mat looks clean in the picture but he has a bad habit of pooping and peeing on it everyday, even though he has access to...
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    It was the Kane thermostat HMT-350.
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    You do need a wireless connection and I'm not sure what kind of range it has, since mine is on my back patio, but unfortunitly 250-300 ft seems like it would be to far. I would definatly like to share ideas through text or messenger, I'm always open to new ideas and suggestions!!!
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    I used a batting insulation that was covered in a plastic sheet. I don't think that would be a problem as long as you seal (caulk) the box so no moisture can penatrate it. I would definatly make sure you seal in between the boards, if used on the floor, real good so his/her toe nails don't get...
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    Night box flooring?

    Yeah, I'm not sure. Never tried it but my concern would be not only it being slick, especially when he/she pees on it and they will, but also the thickness of the hardboard. Is it thick enough to hold your weight? Not sure how big you're planning on building it but I'm constentlly inside my box...
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    Great questions. The reason for the hose in the container is that the humidifier produces quite a bit of condensation so the container is there to catch the water that it produces. I have the same set up in my indoor enclosure and I found out the hard way that I needed to put a container under...
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    Here is the pictures of the door from the inside. Hopefully this helps! Like I said, if you decide to order the door curtain from strip-curtain it will come with the hardware to hold the curtains and all you will need is the screws to attach the bracket. If I can be anymore help please let me...
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    You are so welcome and happy to help!! I will take some pictures this weekend and post. If you order from Strip Curtain the curtain comes with the mounting hardware (you do have to provide your own screws). The bare floor should not be to rough on him, mine does not seem to mind the roughness...
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    Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

    The sixth picture shows the door with the flaps installed. Do you want a specific angle or a picture from the inside? I bought the vinyl doors from a company call strip curtain https://www.strip-curtains.com/ If you go to the website you will see a box that says "Custom design your own strip...
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    Gatsby Home

    No problem!! I hope it works for you as well as it does for me!!
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