I finished the top portion of my enclosure! I took a break from it until my tortoise was ready for an upgrade, but it keeps the temperature and humidity perfect with daily misting and meets the 2x4 requirement for the W. Hermanns. All is animal safe and it keeps the cat out! The bottom is just...
After going through this forum and researching for months trying to find a small tortoise species, I asked for guidance from Garden State Tortoise. I had been set on an Egyptian tortoise for a while, but decided to look at other species as well, Chris suggested a Western Hermanns tortoise. I...
So while building this I bought plexiglass barriers, but should I paint them ? Also, what can I make the ramp from the top to the middle out of? Plastic wouldn't provide the traction needed and wood might be a problem with humidity. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
I also bought a 3d...
Sorry it has been a while updating this, with work and school I have not been able to work on this much. I an trying to find a way to not be blinded by the led lights. Heading out today to acquire a few materials.
From what I have been told by other breeders they live together and protect the baby until they get big enough. Some people have even said that they have observed the parents bringing the baby small insects. It is my first time, but I hardly ever see the parents out and now one at a time they...
I believe around 6 months? I can,t find very much about them online that doesn't contradict something else. I have read that the only live 5 years while somewhere else said 12. I will post updates and let you know when I have an answer though!
Wow, this thread threw a sucker punch straight to my heart. Just "look at all the perfect good dogs" to a topic that really hits hard. Thank you all for sharing.
Her name is Nyx and she is a GSD. She is polite and knows "excuse me" means to move and "sshhh" if she is squeaking a toy and I need her to be quiet. We are falling behind grooming with the quarantine. Just wanted to share.
So I have the back and the doors on and put a few extra screws in before using silicone on every crevice. I think the hardest part is waiting for things to dry!
I am trying to measure out a good ramp today actually! I am trying to find a good angle to put the ramp at and how to attach acrylic or egg crate covered in expanding foam on the side so there are no falls. I havnt decided how exactly to do this yet.
Thank you Yvonne! It is something I have always wanted to try, but until this point I was too nervous because I wasn't sure what to use. This forum got me the information I needed to do it. ?
I have always admired the enclosures made from different furniture pieces, they just look so good! I decided to give it a try while I have the time. I just started so I will post progress pictures if anyone is interested. I was going to use a large greenhouse, but I decided that I wanted to have...
I am very interested in this species! I was in the middle of building a custom enclosure for an egyptian tortoise when I found out that I wound probably not be receiving one due to unforseen circumstances. After learning so much more while being on this forum I am finding that I am excited about...
I will gladly accept any corrections made if it means that my tortoise is healthy. I feel worse about some of stupid questions that I would ask! I appreciate all of the patience on this forum. For those that got angry and left, I feel as if that is putting emotion and opinion above facts and the...