My first enclosure build.

DanB

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I ended up coating the inside of the enclosure with Polycrylic spray. It will now sit for a few days to outgas.
 

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It's up on it's stands now and I put in the plastic berrier that will go between the dirt and the wood. You can see the increase in size he is getting.
 

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That is super nice! I love the wood grain and I can’t wait to see your tortoise enjoying it!
 

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Today I put in 3 inches of dirt covered with 2 inches of Cypress mulch and planted all the plants. I have a small hibiscus that might go in as well, if not I'll put flowers and leaves in for him to munch on. I'm also growing leaf lettuce outside for him to eat.
 

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Where in South Florida, Dan?
I'm in West Sunrise.
P.M. me for a phone number if you wish.
I've got a ton of old supplies and equipment.
You can have as much of it as you need.
 

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Also.
Even outside during the winter time. Our humidity does drop a little low.
This is Julio and Tarzan.
They have lived outdoors their entire lives.
Still somewhat pyramided with two pools and an over head sprinkler system.
And indoors with the A/C on it's much lower.
While I REALLY LIKE your enclosure....It might require tweaking.
 

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Today I put in 3 inches of dirt covered with 2 inches of Cypress mulch and planted all the plants. I have a small hibiscus that might go in as well, if not I'll put flowers and leaves in for him to munch on. I'm also growing leaf lettuce outside for him to eat.
Unfortunately, you can say goodbye to those plants real soon lol. My Redfoot literally bulldozes and eats anything in his enclosure within days. I had to switch over to fake plants.
 

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Here he/she is in the new home.
 

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Here he/she is in the new home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to photograph & narrate your project. Your new enclosure is absolutely beautiful!! I love the ratio of tort to floor space. Watching the transformation from start to end is very inspiring and helpful to us fellow tort owners. Thanks again!
 
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