Bookshelf tortoise table

[Esmerelda]

Hello all! Esmerelda the leopard tortoise here my dad has decided ive gotten too big for my current enclosure and wants too build me a new tortoise table from a bookshelf. Ive seen lots of ideas that have been posted and they all look so good. i have a few questions that i hope some people could help with! First off does the entire bookshelf need a sealing/coating inside an out or would say a pond liner be enough for waterproofing, holding moisture? Second does there need too be drainage if live plants are added?

 

[Gillian M]

Hello all! Esmerelda the leopard tortoise here my dad has decided ive gotten too big for my current enclosure and wants too build me a new tortoise table from a bookshelf. Ive seen lots of ideas that have been posted and they all look so good. i have a few questions that i hope some people could help with! First off does the entire bookshelf need a sealing/coating inside an out or would say a pond liner be enough for waterproofing, holding moisture? Second does there need too be drainage if live plants are added?

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[Jodie]

Hello. A pond lining or even a shower curtain should work great. I do not have drainage in mine. Just don't over water. How big is your leopard? Remember they need high humidity to grow smooth. I have covered my tables with plastic to hold humidity and heat in.