Waterproof indoor enclosure

TheSnidr · Feb 20, 2018

Hello!

I'm in the process of creating a new enclosure for my 18 y.o. hermanni tort Speedy! He's been living indoor in a tub all his life, but it's time for something bigger. I bought a shelf, took out the shelves and put it on the ground. I'm planning to somehow cover it with some kind of plastic, so that it's easy to clean (just take out the plastic and throw the substrate in the trash), and is waterproof (so that my floor doesn't get humid).
Do any of you have any experience with this? What would be the best way to do this?

Sindre

Rusky · Feb 20, 2018

TheSnidr said:
Hello!

I'm in the process of creating a new enclosure for my 18 y.o. hermanni tort Speedy! He's been living indoor in a tub all his life, but it's time for something bigger. I bought a shelf, took out the shelves and put it on the ground. I'm planning to somehow cover it with some kind of plastic, so that it's easy to clean (just take out the plastic and throw the substrate in the trash), and is waterproof (so that my floor doesn't get humid).
Do any of you have any experience with this? What would be the best way to do this?

Sindre
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What are the dimensions of the bookshelf? If it is the same as what I use as part of my Russian's enclosure, then unfortunately it is far too small for Hermann.

TheSnidr · Feb 20, 2018

It's 80x115 cm^2

Rusky · Feb 20, 2018

That's about 2 1/2 x 4 feet, which is too small. What is the length of the shell of your Hermann?

TheSnidr · Feb 20, 2018

He's about 13,5 cm. What are you saying would be a good size enclosure?

Rusky · Feb 20, 2018

TheSnidr said:
He's about 13,5 cm. What are you saying would be a good size enclosure?

I don't know much about Hermann's - hopefully someone with experience will see this thread - but with Russians which are the same size we suggest 4 x 8 foot for adults.

TechnoCheese · Feb 20, 2018

4x8 feet is the minimum they should have as adults.

TheSnidr · Feb 20, 2018

Well I don't have room for that right now, but I want to make it as good for him as possible with what I do have. Could we focus on the actual question in the first post?

Alex Z · Feb 21, 2018

You can add a 2nd level, without sacrificingbspace for your lil one.

ColaCarbonaria · Feb 21, 2018

You could try pond liner from hardware store.

Taylor T. · Feb 21, 2018

It needs to be much larger. He won't be able to digest his food properly if he does not have enough room to roam.

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