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    substrate for an 8x4

    I am looking for substrate for my enclosure. ITs an 8x4x4. Currently use the zoomed forest floor from amazon, BUT it cost a fortune for that stuff. Any advice on what I can use to keep the cost down but still retain the humidity? I have read to use the coco husk or some type of bark and then add...
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    Humidity

    I have a closed enclosure for my Redfoot, What's a good fogger or humidifier to use for her enclosure? I had one before and it broke, and all the reviews for most of them say they all leak or break within a few months, just getting opinions, thanks
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    Heat pannel

    I was trying to figure out how to make my enclosure heated more. It currently has a deep heat projector and a 100W CHE i believe. Her enclosure is 8x4x4. I was looking into radiant heat panels, any suggestions on those or should I just add another ceramic heat emitter?
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    substrate/hides

    So I am currently using the zoomed forest floor coconut fiber for substrate for my RF. Should I be mixing in some of the coconut fiber dirt type with it? Also how much should I have in an 8x4? I have about 2 inches on the floor right now guessing. Anything else I should have in there as far as...
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    Enclosure HIdeouts

    I have an 8x4x4 enclosure for my redfoot adult. What type of hide should I put in her enclosure? I have seen people say put a clay pot in there, or plastic of some type. What about making one of wood?
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    Plants

    I just got my adult redfoot enclosure all set up. I am looking for some live plants and fake plants to put in her new home. Also any other ideas for other decor so it’s not so bleek
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    Elevated enclosure?

    I jus got an 8x8x4 PVC enclosure for my Redfoot, its currently sitting right on the ground on the carpet. I was told that I need to have it up off the ground so air can get under it. Does that really need to happen?
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    substrate type?

    What kind of substrate should I be using for my red foot? Her PVC enclosure is 8x4x4, I have been using the coconut fiber mix, but now that she has a bigger home, I was thinking of a different kind of a mixture so I can also grow live plants? Also how deep should I have it all be?
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    UVB

    I just got my adult red foot tortoise an 8x4x4 PVC enclosure. What would be the best tube uv lighting For the heating I was going to get a deep heat projector. Any thought or suggestions?
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    RF enclosures

    Can I see some of yall's Redfoot enclosure pics please
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    outdoor enclosure

    I am trying to build an outdoor enclosure for my RF, I live in oregon and the weather right now is average 85-95 dry heat. Do I need to be able to retain humidity outside some how? She will not be able to escape and will have shade and water. My main concern is if I need to somehow keep humidity
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    bookcase enclosure

    I am building an enclosed bookcase enclosure for my adult redfoot. I have taken all the shelves out, so i am not with an 8'x4' rectangle. the edges are about 1.5" tall. I am planning on making a brace for the bottom using 2x4s and attaching it to the bookcase and then laying a sheet of 3/4...
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    Enclosure

    I am looking at buying an enclosure for my redfoot. She is an adult now, should I go with a fully sealed wood enclosure or a PVC enclosure? I have been debating on that for a couple weeks now and am notr sure what is a better option. Both will be 8x4x4
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    Redfoot indoor enclosure help

    I am in need of ideas for my adult redfoot indoor enclosure. If anyone can send me ideas and or a step by step how to build one thats 4x8 with a sheet of plywood would be great, OR if there is something better to use instead.
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    bedroom habitat for adult redfoot help

    I want to put my adult redfoot in my spare room until I can build her a new enclosure. How would I go about providing the proper lighting and humidity for that? Its big enough to put a kiddie wading pool or stock tank in there. Any suggestions or ideas would be great help. I am going to be...
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    DIY indoor enclosure

    I am going to build or attempt to build my adult Redfoot an indoor home. Currently resides in a tortoise table and i know its too small now. I need some ideas on what to use, enclose it or leave it open? Plexi glass window or no window at all? Reptile earth or some type of dirt on the bottom...
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    enclosure help

    I just recently acquired a Redfoot tort, I think the previous owners said she is 4 possibly. She is in a standard tortoise table, I am in Oregon and currently we are getting into the winter months so I don't want to put her outside. I have read up and I'm gathering that a tortoise table isn't...
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