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  1. Kupcake

    Bookshelf build - indoor enclosure

    I’m working on some radiant heat panels right now. We will see how they work
  2. Kupcake

    Bookshelf build - indoor enclosure

    I don’t know how heavy it is, but it is solid, no particle board. The shelves are held on as legs by large metal brackets.
  3. Kupcake

    Bookshelf build - indoor enclosure

    It is for a leopard tortoise. I am running ideas of maybe a small space heater, rather than more CHEs. Maybe a chicken coop heater?
  4. Kupcake

    Bookshelf build - indoor enclosure

    So after putting it up last night I was very excited to check all my temps and humidity today when the lights came on. The lights have been on for 4 hours and the humidity is 91% so that is great...but my temps don’t go over 80’ except under the basking light and directly under the CHE :( I’m...
  5. Kupcake

    Bookshelf build - indoor enclosure

    Oh and some things I wanted to add. I am quite pleased at how clear the vinyl is and don’t have any plans on changing it out. I will install more permanent hardware soon to hold it in place (as you can see it’s held on now by push pins). Also I coated the inside with water based polyacrylic and...
  6. Kupcake

    Bookshelf build - indoor enclosure

    I have built a bookcase enclosure for my tort that measures 6’x3’. I am getting a hatchling and am planning on using this until I find something better or he moves outside full time. Even though I tried to do this build on a budget it was more costly than I hoped, but still cheaper and better...
  7. Kupcake

    What color for the inside of my habitat?

    So we went with a very light green. It compliments the outside color and I think will add to the brightness inside since 75% of the box is closed. I am going to try to plant the enclosure and add plenty of visual breaks for the tort so I’m sure from his level he will have much to look at other...
  8. Kupcake

    What color for the inside of my habitat?

    So we are more than half way through our build!! We finally found something big enough that it will last a while and got to work! Here is the habitat so far, it is a 6’x3’ bookshelf. I haven’t finished installing the lights, all I have up now is the 4’ tube basic lighting up on the top. I am...
  9. Kupcake

    “Water-proofing” inside of enclosure

    Yes, that is what I came up with too. Unless someone has any ideas on how I could cover a large area with silicone or I figure out how to use linoleum. My last step will be the painting and sealing, so I have time to figure out and order the sealant.
  10. Kupcake

    “Water-proofing” inside of enclosure

    I have bought a 6’x3’ bookshelf that I am making into a large indoor closed tortoise table. I haven’t decided how to close the top yet, maybe acrylic/glass or a hinged window - this will be later in another post I’m sure! So I have replaced the flimsy back of the shelf with plywood and am...
  11. Kupcake

    Leopard tort specific questions :)

    Thanks Tom. I was going to message you when we were ready because I always read your posts and they are so well worded and informative and your torts are beautiful! I really appreciate your specific answers they helped me a lot!! What size enclosure for indoor do you think would be more...
  12. Kupcake

    New enclosure for leopard tort

    Haha I’m extra special!! Thanks, that clarifies much!
  13. Kupcake

    Leopard tort specific questions :)

    I am hoping to find a breeder on this forum, when the time is right! I want to get everything right first and I don’t know if that is going to take a month or 3. Then when it’s all right I will be finding a good breeder :)
  14. Kupcake

    New enclosure for leopard tort

    How big is the tort you keep in your 4x2 right now?
  15. Kupcake

    New enclosure for leopard tort

    The care sheet on leopards says 4x8 would last about 3 years, that’s 12 sq feet and I’m making 9sq feet. Would you think 9sq feet would last a couple years? Probably by 3 years old my tort will be outside 9months-12 months out of the year...if they grow 2-3” a year (and that is low from what I...
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    Leopard tort specific questions :)

    1. If I get a hatchling, until what size/age can I safely keep it in a 3’x3’ enclosure? 2. If it goes outside every day for 3+ (here in Las Vegas we get about 290 of sun), do I need a uv light? 3. I have a 5’x10’ outdoor enclosure with shade, dappled shade, and full sun, I heard I can take...
  17. Kupcake

    New enclosure for leopard tort

    Thanks for the replies. How big of an enclosure would I need for say a 5” leopard? 8”? I’m not looking for minimums...i mean a good size to keep them healthy and happy. I live in sunny and hot Las Vegas so they will be spending hours outside every day until they are 8”or so and spending all day...
  18. Kupcake

    New enclosure for leopard tort

    I just bought this table that I want to convert to my indoor enclosure. It’s 3’x3’x2’h inside and is only until my tort is old enough to be outside full time (about 10” I’m guessing. 1. Is it big enough? If not, then when should I move my tort to a bigger enclosure, or what would you recommend...
  19. Kupcake

    Considering “terrarium table”

    I’m realizing this now :) I won’t be going this way. Thanks! Thinking of getting a large coffee table 4’x3’ and converting it to use for the first year or so. Then he will be outdoors almost all of the time
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    Considering “terrarium table”

    I was thinking I could easily build a “drawer” to fit inside to hold the soil/substrate. I could make it out of light weight wood lined with tarp, or pvc sheeting.
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