Enclosure Upgrade Thoughts

[meganthepony]

I want to upgrade my russian tortoise habitat. I like the one in the link attached for it being on a stand, the depth for substrate, and the length. Any thoughts? It being on wayfair makes me concerned but i struggle to find something like this (im not handy so id prefer not to build one of my own).

https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/tucker-murphy-pet-deneishia-large-reptile-lounge-terrarium-with-front-access-mbwm1047.html?piid=101483204%2C123293282

 

[Tom]

What size is your tortoise? If it's a little one, this enclosure looks great. It its an adult, this enclosure is much too small. 4x8 feet is the minimum recommended size for indoor housing.

 

[meganthepony]

i would say he is, feet and head stretched, 4"×2.5"

 

[COmtnLady]

With a bit more than the price of that enclosure you could get a larger one that comes with all the lighting and heating installed.

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[meganthepony]

With a bit more than the price of that enclosure you could get a larger one that comes with all the lighting and heating installed.

Smart Enclosure from Mark Wilson Set Up

This week, my Smart Enclosure from Mark Wilson finally arrived! Summary: It is amazing! The engineering is superb with everything fitting like a well worn glove. It is super well built, beyond my expectations. It was super easy to set up and the hardest part was building a sturdy stand to...

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Thank you!!

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I’m so late to this thread, but if you’re needing more ideas, feel free to check out these links!

This thread covers correct equipment(uvb, heating bulbs, lighting etc), correct levels, appropriately maintaining the humidity, safe substrates, there’s lots of visual examples for everything, and the tortoise table link(Really useful tool)

Housing adult Russian and Hermans indoors

Hello there! In this thread I’m going to include some information an example of an appropriate indoor set up for an older Herman/russian. As much as it’s encouraged to have tortoises in a safe outdoor enclosure, I understand being from the uk myself, that some climates make it difficult to...

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This includes lots of inspiration for an adult set up both indoors and out! The indoor bit has some good ideas to tackle indoor space whilst still providing the needed roaming room! Check comments too, I’m always adding to it, I have a huge back log I need to add.

Enclosure inspiration

Howdy folks! Hope everyone is well! As you all know, I’m a big fan of making threads that cater more towards visual learners like myself, I’ve really been wanting to create a thread full of adult enclosure inspiration for a while now, I’ve managed to find some great references over time! I do...

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Lastly, this one here is good to go over and keep on hand, it’ll help you avoid the wrong bulbs, substrates, housing etc, I always encourage double checking purchases on the forum too before buying

Common keeping errors

Hello everyone! I’d been a long time lurker on this site long before joining just under a year ago now, over that time I’ve seen these husbandry issues come up time and time again, sometimes with dire consequences☹️ I thought this thread might serve as a good visual guide for these common...

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Hope they can come in handy!

 

[GardiendeKoopa]

With a bit more than the price of that enclosure you could get a larger one that comes with all the lighting and heating installed.

Smart Enclosure from Mark Wilson Set Up

This week, my Smart Enclosure from Mark Wilson finally arrived! Summary: It is amazing! The engineering is superb with everything fitting like a well worn glove. It is super well built, beyond my expectations. It was super easy to set up and the hardest part was building a sturdy stand to...

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Does Mark’s smart enclosure use a basking lamp? Or just Radiant Heat Panels with LED and UV lights? Don’t we need an incandescent basking lamp?

 

[COmtnLady]

I'd suggest calling him, he can answer all your questions in depth. He knows tortoises.
(209) 481-0687


But to answer your question - the enclosures come with everything installed... you just add substrate, water dishes, and hides.

SMART ENCLOSURE BY MARK84

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Smart Enclosure from Mark Wilson Set Up

This week, my Smart Enclosure from Mark Wilson finally arrived! Summary: It is amazing! The engineering is superb with everything fitting like a well worn glove. It is super well built, beyond my expectations. It was super easy to set up and the hardest part was building a sturdy stand to...

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The only problem I see is that it needs to cross an International Border. In case that puts a glitch in the things - maybe this is something to consider -

DIY PVC viv Tutorial🐢💚

This tutorial has been a collaborative effort between me and @Squirt the Dalmation we hope it’s helpful for those looking to build their own PVC vivarium. Any questions, please do ask🐢💚 Lighting and Equipment Building materials Tools **Safety warning** Cutting your panels...

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[GardiendeKoopa]

I'd suggest calling him, he can answer all your questions in depth. He knows tortoises.
(209) 481-0687


But to answer your question - the enclosures come with everything installed... you just add substrate, water dishes, and hides.

SMART ENCLOSURE BY MARK84

I finished setting up my Smart Enclosure by Mark84 today. Mark's Smart Enclosure is incredible. His workmanship is fantastic. Mark was very helpful and patient when I had questions regarding set up of the Smart Enclosure. My Burmese Stars seem to be loving their new enclosure. Order a...

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Smart Enclosure from Mark Wilson Set Up

This week, my Smart Enclosure from Mark Wilson finally arrived! Summary: It is amazing! The engineering is superb with everything fitting like a well worn glove. It is super well built, beyond my expectations. It was super easy to set up and the hardest part was building a sturdy stand to...

tortoiseforum.org

The only problem I see is that it needs to cross an International Border. In case that puts a glitch in the things - maybe this is something to consider -

DIY PVC viv Tutorial🐢💚

This tutorial has been a collaborative effort between me and @Squirt the Dalmation we hope it’s helpful for those looking to build their own PVC vivarium. Any questions, please do ask🐢💚 Lighting and Equipment Building materials Tools **Safety warning** Cutting your panels...

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Ah, the reason I asked about basking light is because in the second thread you linked there are photos of the top of the enclosure and it appears to have 4 LED pot lights and a radiant heat panel and a T5 UVB, but no medium base lamp holder for a basking light. Am I just not seeing it?

 

[COmtnLady]

Each enclosure is more or less custom-made. What someone with a tropical species needs differs from what someone with a grassland or forest species needs. Talk with Markw84 for the best and clearest answers. These are not crummy pre-made, off the shelf, one-size-fits-all enclosures. Yes, they are modular and can be added onto, but you really need to talk with him for details and the most accurate answers.
Chelonia84@gmail.
com or (209)
481-0687

 

[Tortellini0000]

Ah, the reason I asked about basking light is because in the second thread you linked there are photos of the top of the enclosure and it appears to have 4 LED pot lights and a radiant heat panel and a T5 UVB, but no medium base lamp holder for a basking light. Am I just not seeing it?

I’m also from Canada and reached out to mark for one of is amazing enclosures. However, shipping to Canada is sadly A LOT