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I wanted to weave some sight barriers for my Russian tortoise enclosure. (The enclosure is indoors and open top.) I am looking for bendy wood that would be safe to use for this purpose. Any tips? I was thinking of using either the Tea-leaved willow (Salix phylicfolia) or Siberian dogwood...

Hey I’ve got 3 questions for yall I have an 4x8 house for my Redfoot and I’m encountering some problems, namely the wood I’m using for beams (the enclosure itself is covered and has lights hanging; t8 uvb and 2 ceramic bulbs one of which is not always on, has insulation and a pond cover to...

Has anyone (besides me) purchased a java wood reptile hide through Etsy or Amazon? These are produced by a Vietnamese driftwood manufacturer. The XL version isn't exactly cheap, but seems appropriately sized for my Boxie and/or future tortoise. Hopefully it's safe for both...🤞 I'll upload a...

Hello, I am thinking about getting my first tortoise (Russian). Given the climate and weather in my area, I would like to keep it indoors (with the proper light, enclosure size, etc. of course), and I am having a bit of difficulty picking potential enclosures. In what I've gathered from...

Hello!! After lockdown I will be going to pick up my little friend (Tortoise) and bring him home, however I would like to build him a Tortoise Table. I've been looking at using hardwoods, which I then construct using nails and non toxic glue, then using caulking and sealing with multiple...

When you build a wooden enclosure, are you putting anything on the wood to protect it from the humidity? or would it be toxic for the turtles?