I've seen people that run large-misting systems directly from an RO water-line. No buckets to fill up, no hassle, no clogged nozzles, just mist. Not as cost effective as other options, but it is a whole lot less work once it's all automated.
This is the set-up in particular that I took that...
Wow, I honestly have no idea. I have never even considered that. Maybe the glass on a bulb is more pure or thinner? I know that they specially coat the bulbs to male them produce useable uv.
These are the huts that I'm talking about. Looks like it was Petco that sells them.
http://www.petco.com/product/102891/Zoo-Med-Turtle-Hut-for-Water-or-Land-Turtles.aspx?cm_mmc=bazaarvoice-_-RLP-_-102891-_-productname_link
They look pretty close to real wood.
Wouldn't the tortoises "vendor" review section be a good place to post reviews? I don't think we should set up a breeder rating system when it seems like we've kinda already got one.
I used plywood and 2x4s for the bottom of mine, but for the walls I used the big shelving boards. They're already a good height, and the tops are smoothed out, so you just get them cut to size and tack them on to your table. If you come with the right measurements, Home Depot can cut them to...
That looks really nice. My only thought is that most torts will outgrow that before too long. I'm not experienced with Hermann's but it does seem like the size would work and the rest of it seems really functional. Good find. I like the idea of hanging the lights from the top.
I totally thought Karloff was a dog and that Tyler was just being funny with his name (Karloff's a russian name, so it's a russian tortoise). Shows how closely I read ;)
Let us know what you hear Katerina.