Building First Tort Table

[TicoTheTort]

This is my first go at building a tort table, so constructive criticism is welcome. This table is built out of 100% recycled wood I got from my neighbor! It measures just over 3 feet long by just over 2 feet wide and has 8 inch sides. I do not have a tort to take over the property just yet, but it will be for a hatchling to yearling leopard tort once my wife and I finish getting the inside remodeled! Oh yeah, the housing fixture on the left will be for the lighting and stands just over 12 inches from the floor. Like I said, let me know of any improvements I can make. I will post more pics as I get more done.

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WOW, obviously this is my first picture post too! Sorry for the small pics everyone, not the most computer savvy guy. Will try for bigger ones next time.

 

[TicoTheTort]

Lets try these pics again (building first enclosure)

Hopefully these photos will be a bit easier on the eyes...let me know what you guys think. The white table is another that I am working on, I guess it's easy to start the projects when the wood is free.

 

[Yvonne G]

Very nice. What kind of tortoise are you putting in there? And what is the little second story house all about? Its quite eye-appealing, but I'm a little bit worried about what kind of wood that is and if its going to leach any oils out into the substrate.

 

[TicoTheTort]

Thanks for the reply Yvonne, my neighbor said that it was oak, but I'm not 100% on ID'ing wood. I will be putting a plastic barrier in there before the substrate goes down, I will have to ask him if he had the wood stained or not. The housing is for the light fixture, I'm not a big fan of seeing the fixture hanging above the table so I thought that this might me a little more aesthetically pleasing. The table will house a leopard tortoise once all is said and done. I'm waiting until I have the table completed and some produce growing before I get the last piece to the puzzle. I am looking for a yearling, possibly a little younger.

 

[Jacqui]

I am really interested to see how the light house works out. What is the second tortoise table (white one) going to be used for?

 

[TicoTheTort]

Jacqui I will take some pics of the light house in the AM so you can see how it will be set up. The white table was my original table I was building for a leopard, but when I saw this wood out for free I figured I would build something a little smaller to start the tort out in. I may build a framed wire lid for the white one to keep the tort outside for a few hours until it is old enough to stay outside unattended and in no enclosure.