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spud's_mum

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So I'm thinking about making spud a vivarium (if my parents let me)
A well ventilated one.

Thing is, I was wondering if it would be stressful for him to go from open top to closed chamber.

Last time it was really humid he hated it and looked really stressed out. I know it's good for his shell but will it be really stressful for him?
 

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I personally think that it would be stressful to him to begin with, but he'd get used to it after a while.
A change of home is always stressful for a time, but you could make it easier by using the same substrate, hides, bowls, plants and so on and trying to have everything in more or less the same relative place.
You have to think of what's best for Spud in the long term.
Do you have a problem keeping in your humidity now?
If so you need to change it or there is a chance Spud will pyramid.
Also make sure the new one is a bit bigger, as this will also benefit Spud as he continues to grow.
 

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The Greeks believed that otters ran into the open mouths of crocodiles, ripped out their entrails and escaped again through the open mouth.
Silly Greeks.
Wait just a minute here! That's NOT how they do it? Time to start explaining yourself Mr. Man!
 

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I personally think that it would be stressful to him to begin with, but he'd get used to it after a while.
A change of home is always stressful for a time, but you could make it easier by using the same substrate, hides, bowls, plants and so on and trying to have everything in more or less the same relative place.
You have to think of what's best for Spud in the long term.
Do you have a problem keeping in your humidity now?
If so you need to change it or there is a chance Spud will pyramid.
Also make sure the new one is a bit bigger, as this will also benefit Spud as he continues to grow.
I'm sorting the humidity out hopefully tomorrow by covering 2/3 of the table with plexi glass but it's will be temporary until I make a vivarium :)
 

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Planning spuds next enclosure in my head :)

I'm planning a vivarium (well ventilated) with loads of space, live plants and a second level (as he loves to climb) with a hide underneath.

Under the vivarium will be storage and I will have two large glass doors that slide (that he can't see out of)

Oh and I'll buy a nice background wallpaper for it. :D
 

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Planning spuds next enclosure in my head :)

I'm planning a vivarium (well ventilated) with loads of space, live plants and a second level (as he loves to climb) with a hide underneath.

Under the vivarium will be storage and I will have two large glass doors that slide (that he can't see out of)

Oh and I'll buy a nice background wallpaper for it. :D
Sweet dreams!
 

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