tortoise table

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    where to keep a Spur-thighed tortoise?

    Hi everyone! I'm struggling to find somewhere to keep my spur-thighed tortoises when it is too cold to let them go in the garden at night. What is best to keep them in a vivarium or tortoise table? Also what sizes are needed? I read that a vivarium does not allow enough ventilation, but a...
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    What are the main problems you have found with your tortoise

    Hi everyone!! I am making a new tortoise enclosure for my tortoises Henry and T.Rex to stay in and I am looking into tortoise tables, does anyone have one? What are the benefits of having one over a vivarium? Also what are the main difficulties that you find when looking after tortoises? I have...
  3. Arielle.shull

    Tortoise table

    Hey y'all. Im building a tortoise table. How large should it be for 2 adult leopard tortoises. They will be inside during the colder months, but outside for spring, summer, and fall.
  4. Plum

    I have new tortoises!!!

    Hi! I have just collected 2 tortoises and I am overjoyed! I was given them by a friend who could no longer look after them but I felt very ill prepared! Been to the reptile shop to get advice and before they moved in managed the following set up: -Tort table (approx 4ft by 2ft) -Corn...
  5. AllieKat1997

    Closed Chamber Tortoise Table Question

    When can a golden Greek be moved to an open tortoise table? Mine is still just a hatchling and he’s in a enclosed chamber for humidity, but I was wondering when he should be switched to an open aired tortoise table? Thanks!!
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    Red foot tortoise enclosure help

    I'm going to built my 7 year old female red foot tortoise a new tortoise table and I'm wondering what heat bulb/lamp is recommended, and what wattage/heat it would need to be, I got recommended a ceramic bulb would be best as it gives out no light. Also what type of UV bulb should I get, a...
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    Red foot tortoise heat lamp and UVB lamp

    I'm going to built my 7 year old female red foot tortoise a new tortoise table and I'm wondering what heat bulb/lamp is recommended, and what wattage/heat it would need to be, I got recommended a ceramic bulb would be best as it gives out no light. Also what type of UV bulb should I get, a...
  8. joecolonna

    Small river on tortoise table

    Hi everyone, Just looking for some comments/opinions on an idea I've been having. I'm building a new tortoise table for a young hermanns, and am thinking about constructing a small 'river' flowing through part of it, with a small pump to allow for a continuous flow. Not only would this provide...
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    Hello from Houston

    hey there! I’m a soon to be new mom to a baby Jordanian Greek tortoise! He/she will be here tomorrow. Here’s my set up and the details, let me know what y’all think and any improvements I could make. 4x2x12 2-3inches of 50/50 playsand and top soil Hide with moist spagum moss (spelling there...
  10. Avery.s

    Advice on shell and growth (and a few other things)

    Hello! This is Eli, my Hermanns that I believe was hatched in October. After weighing him I realized that he weighs a bit more than he should for his size which is resulting in some slightly odd shell growth (hard to get a good picture of). I was wondering what more experienced people do to...
  11. pillow

    Wooden Tortoise Table

    So I'm planning on having a Tortoise very soon, so I want to build a Tortoise Table in my room, but I have one question. is 160 cm x 70 cm big enough?
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    Red foot tortoise enclosure and lighting

    I have a 6 year old red foot tortoise and I'm upgrading her tortoise table, I'm stuck between a table and a vivarium, I know everyone says a table is better and a vivarium can stress tortoises out but vivarium can keep the humidity in. What type of heat bulb would you guys recommend? I made a...
  13. Bookaddict25

    Basic Diet Question

    At some point, I realized tortoise table was a website, and I love it. I just want to make sure the foods on there are safe for all species.
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