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    Outdoor heated tortoise house - hinges for heavy lid

    Hi Tom! Thanks again for all of your help. :) Pokey, my 25lb Leopard tort, stayed nice and toasty this past winter. I have a few more questions if you don't mind... I had your 4x8 night box built for him. Mini oil heater is still running and set the way you described above, on an ink bird...
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    Outdoor heated tortoise house - hinges for heavy lid

    Thank you! After I typed this, I started reading other threads. I need to buy a thermostat like you all use.. I currently just have a ThermoPro wireless thermometer that just reads the temps.. it doesn't control anything. I will get a thermostat ordered tonight. Which one do you recommend...
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    Outdoor heated tortoise house - hinges for heavy lid

    Hi all. I was able to get hinges attached to the top! Now I have another question for you all... What temperature should the mini oil filled heater be set on? I have a wireless thermostat in it but I am so nervous about "roasting" my guy.. I really don't like the idea of locking the door but I...
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    Outdoor heated tortoise house - hinges for heavy lid

    Great idea about the wood bars & light - thank you!
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    Outdoor heated tortoise house - hinges for heavy lid

    Thanks everyone! I love this community :)
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    Outdoor heated tortoise house - hinges for heavy lid

    20 lb Leopard tort.. And yes, I'm still working on tweaks.. I have Pond Shield to seal it with and will add flaps. I also plan to adjust the heater area b/c I agree, not tall enough.. What do you recommend using to attach the struts? Do you think I need to add a UV light?
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    Outdoor heated tortoise house - hinges for heavy lid

    Hi all! Thanks to the wonderful posts on this forum, I had a 4x8 tortoise box built for my Leopard Tortoise. (Apparently I read wrong and didn't realize I could probably have gotten away with a 4x4 instead, but oh well) :/ Anyways, the lid is incredibly heavy. I know in some posts, Tom...
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    Need Advice - Outdoor shed for winter housing

    Thanks Tom! Really appreciate the advice. After reading through the links you posted, going to go this route instead. :)
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    Need Advice - Outdoor shed for winter housing

    Thanks. I may have a custom wood-box built like yours. Do you have just straight plywood on the ground?
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    Need Advice - Outdoor shed for winter housing

    I agree but unfortunately, unless I have a custom box built, this was the shortest shed I could find.
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    Need Advice - Outdoor shed for winter housing

    Thank you Tom. It's It's 6.25 ft. l x 3.6 ft. w x 4.3 ft. h.. I feel that is bigger than some of the other houses I've seen. I do plan to bring him inside to walk around / hang out but for his 'permanent' housing, a shed is still needed. Thank you for the advice.
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    Need Advice - Outdoor shed for winter housing

    Hello. I’m looking for some advice on building an outdoor enclosure out of a plastic storage shed.. I’m contemplating purchasing the one pictured for my adult leopard who is about 20 lbs. We are in SC so the winters are mild but cold enough he needs heated housing. My plan is to cut his entry...
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    Moving to new house, backyard has been treated by lawn company, help!

    YES! I will be pesticide-free moving forward! Thank you for the idea :)
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    Moving to new house, backyard has been treated by lawn company, help!

    Hi again. After more research, I found out in addition to the lawn company, a pesticide company also treated the yard with insecticides. :( I am worried sick. I plan to water the yard excessively but am wondering if tilling the yard to get rid of the existing grass, putting down more soil...
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