Critter nation indoor enclosure?

[Elliriyanna]

I have been researching tortoises and I noticed the smallest indoor habitat for a Russian tortoise is the 75 gallon which I calculated is 864 sq inches ... I then calculated the floor space of the critter nation and its the exact same. I have a cement mixing tub to hold substrate and I would put up opaque siding.

Has anyone tried anything like this?

I bring up this idea mainly because I already have a critter nation

 

[theelectraco]

I have seen it modified with ledges on the ramp and shelves to house hedgehogs, i would imagine it would be very similar, some even used dome heat lamps for them. Definitely would be a neat idea

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http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/Luvin_Hedgies/Ferret Nation/DSC_0061.jpg

 

[Elliriyanna]

I have seen it modified with ledges on the ramp and shelves to house hedgehogs, i would imagine it would be very similar, some even used dome heat lamps for them. Definitely would be a neat idea

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http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/Luvin_Hedgies/Ferret Nation/DSC_0061.jpg

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I was planning to just remove the shelf to be completely safe

 

[theelectraco]

That works also, but I would personally keep the shelf for added space. Are you getting(or already have) a hatchling? That would be plenty big for a hatching, but if your getting a larger one I would utilize the extra space.

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Humidity may be an issue also.

 

[Elliriyanna]

That works also, but I would personally keep the shelf for added space. Are you getting(or already have) a hatchling? That would be plenty big for a hatching, but if your getting a larger one I would utilize the extra space.

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Humidity may be an issue also.

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I am very far from being ready for a tortoise ... I am actually REALLY wanting an eastern box turtle since they are native to my region and I just have a soft spot for them. But I keep finding conflicting information for the size of the indoor pen

As for making it safe for them that's no problem I have an old man rat and everything is kinda set up for safety

Also I am TERRIFIED to get a hatchling