Jiriza92
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Caring for a 1 year old eastern Hermann tortoise--
Done a lot of looking into other enclosure posts and going over Tom's guide (https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-any-temperate-species-of-tortoise.183131/), and still can't decide on what to do in regards for Stevie's enclosure.
I live in FL where humidity levels seem to stay around, well pretty humid. And didn't think humidity would be a problem with raising a tortoise here. Well keeping up with humidity levels is pretty important to the growth of tortoises from what I've been reading, so want to make sure this won't be a problem.
Instead of going through the efforts of building an enclosure, we've decided to just buy one out right. I've come across this setup and wanted opinions on it before making any decisions.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HVMPGNG/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
Now I read on another post that a 75 gallon aquarium tank would work as well. I found one on FB marketplace listed for $100 which is about the same as the professionally built one from Amazon...
But which is preferred? I guess it's all about personal experiences, as if all other requirements are met, my problem with humidity, as I am having currently, won't be the case. Like the correct application of substrate, I read can contribute to that!
So with that? Tortoise house or 75 gallon aquarium converted into a reptile enclosure ?
Done a lot of looking into other enclosure posts and going over Tom's guide (https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-any-temperate-species-of-tortoise.183131/), and still can't decide on what to do in regards for Stevie's enclosure.
I live in FL where humidity levels seem to stay around, well pretty humid. And didn't think humidity would be a problem with raising a tortoise here. Well keeping up with humidity levels is pretty important to the growth of tortoises from what I've been reading, so want to make sure this won't be a problem.
Instead of going through the efforts of building an enclosure, we've decided to just buy one out right. I've come across this setup and wanted opinions on it before making any decisions.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HVMPGNG/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
Now I read on another post that a 75 gallon aquarium tank would work as well. I found one on FB marketplace listed for $100 which is about the same as the professionally built one from Amazon...
But which is preferred? I guess it's all about personal experiences, as if all other requirements are met, my problem with humidity, as I am having currently, won't be the case. Like the correct application of substrate, I read can contribute to that!
So with that? Tortoise house or 75 gallon aquarium converted into a reptile enclosure ?