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I was looking to get some ideas on how to set up a shed for winter. I have a shed that is about 10x12 and will be running electrical out to it. I was wondering what is the best way to keep it heated and should I do anything to the floor. I was thinking of keeping my 6 year old tortoise in there this winter and keeping the door "cracked" so she could go out on nice days to an enclosed outdoor area and then lock it up at night. Is that what people typically do?
Also, I will be graduating from college in May and will most likely be taking temporary seasonal jobs across the country for a few years. I am considering finding a place for her to live for those years I am gone, with someone who already knows about tortoises and can provide her with the best care. I would be able to send a little bit of money to cover her food, electricity etc, but not much else. I want her back after I find a permanent job, but want to give her the best care while I am away. My parents are able to look after her but I would prefer her to be with someone who has or had tortoises. I would prefer she isn't kept with other tortoises and I don't want her to be used for breeding. Any ideas on where to look? I thought this forum would be the best place to start. It makes me so nervous and sad to think about being away from her and leaving her with someone I don't know, but I'm trying to do whats right and giver her the best life possible.
Also, I will be graduating from college in May and will most likely be taking temporary seasonal jobs across the country for a few years. I am considering finding a place for her to live for those years I am gone, with someone who already knows about tortoises and can provide her with the best care. I would be able to send a little bit of money to cover her food, electricity etc, but not much else. I want her back after I find a permanent job, but want to give her the best care while I am away. My parents are able to look after her but I would prefer her to be with someone who has or had tortoises. I would prefer she isn't kept with other tortoises and I don't want her to be used for breeding. Any ideas on where to look? I thought this forum would be the best place to start. It makes me so nervous and sad to think about being away from her and leaving her with someone I don't know, but I'm trying to do whats right and giver her the best life possible.