cage

So I am making my tortoise a new cage. I have done it in the past, but this next one will be bigger than what they need so hopefully it will be good for more than a few years. I am thinking of using sliding glass doors to allow access. I did it before, and he kept trying to climb through the...

I plan on building a big predator proof mesh cage for my leopard tort. It will have an insulated wooden house inside the cage that my tort will live in, so my tort will be able to come out of its house and eat grass whenever it wants and be protected from predators by the surrounding mesh cage...

Hello, friends! Everyone here is always posting their beautiful carpentry skills. Here's what I can do! ?‍♀️ I miscounted panels, the foil will eventually be replaced. Foil works in a pinch, but it takes longer for temps to climb back up if you open it up All electronics secured with...

Hi! I have been confused on this matter for a while, I need help! Is potting soil the same difference as top soil? I assume I should avoid fertilizer in the soil, correct? And is substrate the same as soil? Or is substrate something different? All in all, what is the best thing to use??? I...

Hey guys and gals, This is my first post. I am thinking about getting a hatchling tortoise that would stay rather small, hopefully to remain and indoor tortoise. I am renting an apartment right now that's rather small. I've seen people using Rubbermaid totes, small wooden boxes etc for...

Hello all, I am looking into getting a marginated tortoise, and the first set is building a cage (woodworking is a second hobby). I have attached a preview of it in a CAD file/pic. Please note that the cage is 5'x3'x2' (give or take). And that the front side (not shown) will be able to open...

Thinking cage size will be 4x2x2, for a baby leopard I am getting in around 8 weeks. For people who have ordered PVC cages, I am wondering what add ons I should order (if any) to come installed in the enclosure. Does it make sense to order the cage to come installed with an Incandescent Light...