Building a tortoise table out of a bookshelf. Tutorial with pictures.

[biochemnerd808]

Hi all,
I just finished writing a little tutorial post on how to build a nice tortoise table out of a bookshelf. I added the step of sinking a cement mixing tub into the middle, for deeper digging. I also repurposed two of the shelves as the legs that hold the table up. The project took me 4 hours, not counting the time it took the adhesive to dry.



Here is the link, I hope you find it useful:
http://tortaddiction.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-build-tortoise-table-out-of.html

 

[jhongsen]

wow great idea , is that enclosure built on purpose for tortoise to lay eggs?

 

[Spn785]

Nice! I like it!

 

[kathyth]

Great link! I just love the idea!
Thank you!

 

[biochemnerd808]

The tortoise ('Lady') who lives in it is our newest rescue, and is in quarantine until September, so for now the enclosure is just deep for her digging, burrowing fun. Russian tortoises love digging and burrowing. Lady has already gotten all grubby digging into there!

wow great idea , is that enclosure built on purpose for tortoise to lay eggs?

 

[WillTort2]

Very nice job! You're correct; every indoor enclosure should have a gallows!