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    My Experience Building a Closed Chamber (RF Tortoise)

    First off- thanks to everyone for their expertise and for being regular members who contribute. I was able to read/research a lot before building and this really gave me a lot of information. As a new member who knew nothing about tortoises, this was the best resource I was able to find. We...
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    Building Closed Chamber- Suggestions please

    Hello all, I am working on plans to build a 10' by 3' closed habitat for my redfoot. I am planning on making the frame out of wood, walls with styrofoam insulation between two thin layers of plywood. At this point, this is the largest I can make it. I'm hoping that if I made it in two pieces...
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    Large Plastic Container Idea- Container Store

    Maybe it will be.. 14" might not be enough. I love that it has such a long footprint, but I might need to either wait for a Christmas tree tote or put two of them together. Any other ideas for a two month solution?
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    Large Plastic Container Idea- Container Store

    Thanks. This would be only a temporary indoor enclosure. I will move him into a different outside enclosure during the summer.
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    Large Plastic Container Idea- Container Store

    Good to remember. I will have to use some sort of stand or hang the light source. Is there a general rule for distances between UVB tubes, CHE's, and the tortoise?
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    Large Plastic Container Idea- Container Store

    If you have a Container Store near you, this might be a good option. I will be using one temporarily while I build my own indoor enclosure. The only downside is that it is clear.. Link and Tub Dimmensions: 52-7/8" x 20-7/8" x 14-1/16" h
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    Rescuing a RF- Feedback and Suggestions Needed

    Thank you for the information. We have been feeding him Kale, Escarole, Spring Mix, Green Pepper. We will continue to vary his diet. Can pyramiding be reversed, or just stopped?
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    Rescuing a RF- Feedback and Suggestions Needed

    Thank you for the kind reply- it's hard to feel like I'm helping when there is still so much to learn. I just have to remind myself that even little changes will make a big difference compared to where he started! I am working on increasing the humidity in his enclosure. In the meantime, I will...
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    Rescuing a RF- Feedback and Suggestions Needed

    Yep! He will need to stay indoors 6-7 months of the year. We are will start building an indoor closed chamber this week, but I'm not sure how long it will take. Your outdoor enclosure sounds amazing! I wish we could have him outside longer.
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    Rescuing a RF- Feedback and Suggestions Needed

    I am in Minnesota so he will need to be kept indoors for 6-7 months of the year. We will be working on building a closed chamber for indoors, but are trying to make him comfortable in the meantime.
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    Rescuing a RF- Feedback and Suggestions Needed

    I read that I should clean with Betadine or Chlorhexidine first. Would you suggest this? I soaked him today, gently used toothbrush, and applied anti-fungal cream. I will try to scrub more tomorrow. Thank you!!
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    Rescuing a RF- Feedback and Suggestions Needed

    Sorry, I didn't reply to your post, but posted pictures below.
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    Rescuing a RF- Feedback and Suggestions Needed

    We have gotten the green light to keep him! Thank you for answering my questions. Is a cuttle bone or calcium that is sprinkled over food better? I have added some pictures of him- the plastron looks so bad ☹️ There is a dark spot on the top of the dome that doesn't come off when scratched...
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    Rescuing a RF- Feedback and Suggestions Needed

    Hello, I'm brand new to Tortoises, and this forum has so far provided me with much more information than I hoped. Thank you for sharing all of your information! I am temporarily housing a male RF, 9 inches long, and around 6 years old. We have had him for two days. His habitat has been in a 3"...
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