Freds enclosure

[LittleLove]

Now I feel like a stupid, I was all excited to show you all because I was excited for Fred thinking it was thw right house for him. To find out it's not the right house for him. I am glad I slowed you all the screenshot because we would have bought it. So thank you for the information everyone. I appreciate it.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Don’t feel stupid! So many people have made that error of judgement and bought one of those wooden ‘tortoise houses’.

I wouldn’t have known why they aren’t appropriate before joining this forum either, it’s all a learning curve and it’s nice we can learn new things from one another on here

Do you know what kind of set up you want to go with moving forward? There’s multiple options, some might even work out cheaper which is a bonus

 

[LittleLove]

Don’t feel stupid! So many people have made that error of judgement and bought one of those wooden ‘tortoise houses’.

I wouldn’t have known why they aren’t appropriate before joining this forum either, it’s all a learning curve and it’s nice we can learn new things from one another on here

Do you know what kind of set up you want to go with moving forward? There’s multiple options, some might even work out cheaper which is a bonus

I'm not sure what do you suggest

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I'm not sure what do you suggest

I’d go the grow tent route, a smart enclosure or a vivarium the size you need until they can go outside would be pricey.
DIY is also a good option, you could make your own base, line with cheap pond liner, then get a greenhouse topper, or make your own topper out of timber and pvc panels hopefully some of the photo examples in that thread I gave you can be some inspiration

 

[LittleLove]

I’d go the grow tent route, a smart enclosure or a vivarium the size you need until they can go outside would be pricey.
DIY is also a good option, you could make your own base, line with cheap pond liner, then get a greenhouse topper, or make your own topper out of timber and pvc panels hopefully some of the photo examples in that thread I gave you can be some inspiration

 

[LittleLove]

Thank you

 

[LittleLove]

Don’t feel stupid! So many people have made that error of judgement and bought one of those wooden ‘tortoise houses’.

I wouldn’t have known why they aren’t appropriate before joining this forum either, it’s all a learning curve and it’s nice we can learn new things from one another on here

Do you know what kind of set up you want to go with moving forward? There’s multiple options, some might even work out cheaper which is a bonus

Hi Littleredfootbigredheart,
How are you doing today?
I'm sorry for bothering you about freds house but if I I attach a couple of pictures can you give me advice about them.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Hi Littleredfootbigredheart,
How are you doing today?
I'm sorry for bothering you about freds house but if I I attach a couple of pictures can you give me advice about them.

Hello! I’m very well thanks! Hope you are too? Lovely to hear from you again! No bother at all, always happy to chat tortoises

I have no personal hands on experience with large grow tents, I have seen folks have success with them on the forum though! I saw this one going back

Grow Tent Enclosure

Hey [emoji16] a few weeks ago someone asked for indoor enclosure ideas and I think it was @TechnoCheese if I remember correctly who responded with the Growtent idea. Since that i was so intrested in trying it out myself so i bought one! As some of u know I used a plastic greenhouse as my...

tortoiseforum.org

I can’t remember if I’ve link you this thread I made before, there’s quite a few different closed chamber options in there if you’re interested having a look

Visual inspiration

Hi guys! I’ve had some lovely messages complimenting me on my care sheets I made for all the visuals they include! That makes me so happy because as a visual learner myself, that was my goal🥰 I’ve recently had some requests for some more visual inspiration for set ups that can house babies/...

tortoiseforum.org

 

[LittleLove]

Hello! I’m very well thanks! Hope you are too? Lovely to hear from you again! No bother at all, always happy to chat tortoises

I have no personal hands on experience with large grow tents, I have seen folks have success with them on the forum though! I saw this one going back

Grow Tent Enclosure

Hey [emoji16] a few weeks ago someone asked for indoor enclosure ideas and I think it was @TechnoCheese if I remember correctly who responded with the Growtent idea. Since that i was so intrested in trying it out myself so i bought one! As some of u know I used a plastic greenhouse as my...

tortoiseforum.org

I can’t remember if I’ve link you this thread I made before, there’s quite a few different closed chamber options in there if you’re interested having a look

Visual inspiration

Hi guys! I’ve had some lovely messages complimenting me on my care sheets I made for all the visuals they include! That makes me so happy because as a visual learner myself, that was my goal🥰 I’ve recently had some requests for some more visual inspiration for set ups that can house babies/...

tortoiseforum.org

What about the lights

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I think they look ok! Let me double check with @Alex and the Redfoot hes my go to tech guy lol

 

[LittleLove]

I think they look ok! Let me double check with @Alex and the Redfoot hes my go to tech guy lol

Thank You so much

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Thank You so much

Any time!

 

[Maggie3fan]

LittleLove...I keep Sulcata and have kept for 20 years...from large to small...right now I have a 10 month old Sulcata...he was in a grow tent of sorts...but I have large kittens who sharpened their claws on the plastic...so now he is in a 250 gallon acrylic aquarium...the thing about this top is it's enclosed with 2 small holes I have sheet insulation over...yet...the temp is good 83 to 85 degrees with 85% humidity. He was already pyramiding when I got him but I think that's stopped...Those screen shots I saw of yours don't look like there's enuf walking room for Sulcata...
he is a care sheet written by one of our experts and breeders of fine Sulcata...if you've read this..ok, but if you haven't given this a read...here's my baby

and the care sheet...
The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise

I kept Bob the Sulcata from a couple of years old to 120+ pounds and 17 years old...he had a soft ball sized bladder stone and the surgery killed him...Bob was fed a great diet and had his own pond he'd swim in...BUT in the wild Sulcata may walk 20 miles taking a bite here and another there..and altho Bob was spoiled rotten and I did everything I knew to make him grow healthy...evidently he simply didn't get enuf exercise..So I try to impress upon any new Sulcata keeper I meet, that a lot of exercise is just as important as heat and humidity...Bob was a very special celebrity in Corvallis...on the TV 4 times and in the paper for 3 times...and in all my years around Sulcata, I've never met another Bob..as TFO will mostly agree...lol

 

[LittleLove]

LittleLove...I keep Sulcata and have kept for 20 years...from large to small...right now I have a 10 month old Sulcata...he was in a grow tent of sorts...but I have large kittens who sharpened their claws on the plastic...so now he is in a 250 gallon acrylic aquarium...the thing about this top is it's enclosed with 2 small holes I have sheet insulation over...yet...the temp is good 83 to 85 degrees with 85% humidity. He was already pyramiding when I got him but I think that's stopped...Those screen shots I saw of yours don't look like there's enuf walking room for Sulcata...
he is a care sheet written by one of our experts and breeders of fine Sulcata...if you've read this..ok, but if you haven't given this a read...here's my baby View attachment 384762

and the care sheet...
The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise

I kept Bob the Sulcata from a couple of years old to 120+ pounds and 17 years old...he had a soft ball sized bladder stone and the surgery killed him...Bob was fed a great diet and had his own pond he'd swim in...BUT in the wild Sulcata may walk 20 miles taking a bite here and another there..and altho Bob was spoiled rotten and I did everything I knew to make him grow healthy...evidently he simply didn't get enuf exercise..So I try to impress upon any new Sulcata keeper I meet, that a lot of exercise is just as important as heat and humidity...Bob was a very special celebrity in Corvallis...on the TV 4 times and in the paper for 3 times...and in all my years around Sulcata, I've never met another Bob..as TFO will mostly agree...lol

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know I have only had Fred since June but it would be devestating. I can't even imagine what you are going through or went through. Maggie3fan you don't think a 10x10 grow tent isn't enough room?

 

[LittleLove]

LittleLove...I keep Sulcata and have kept for 20 years...from large to small...right now I have a 10 month old Sulcata...he was in a grow tent of sorts...but I have large kittens who sharpened their claws on the plastic...so now he is in a 250 gallon acrylic aquarium...the thing about this top is it's enclosed with 2 small holes I have sheet insulation over...yet...the temp is good 83 to 85 degrees with 85% humidity. He was already pyramiding when I got him but I think that's stopped...Those screen shots I saw of yours don't look like there's enuf walking room for Sulcata...
he is a care sheet written by one of our experts and breeders of fine Sulcata...if you've read this..ok, but if you haven't given this a read...here's my baby View attachment 384762

and the care sheet...
The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise

I kept Bob the Sulcata from a couple of years old to 120+ pounds and 17 years old...he had a soft ball sized bladder stone and the surgery killed him...Bob was fed a great diet and had his own pond he'd swim in...BUT in the wild Sulcata may walk 20 miles taking a bite here and another there..and altho Bob was spoiled rotten and I did everything I knew to make him grow healthy...evidently he simply didn't get enuf exercise..So I try to impress upon any new Sulcata keeper I meet, that a lot of exercise is just as important as heat and humidity...Bob was a very special celebrity in Corvallis...on the TV 4 times and in the paper for 3 times...and in all my years around Sulcata, I've never met another Bob..as TFO will mostly agree...lol

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know I have only had Fred since June but it would be devestating. I can't even imagine what you are going through or went through. Maggie3fan you don't think a 10x10 grow tent isn't enough room?

 

[Maggie3fan]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know I have only had Fred since June but it would be devestating. I can't even imagine what you are going through or went through. Maggie3fan you don't think a 10x10 grow tent isn't enough room?

No I don't...

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know I have only had Fred since June but it would be devestating. I can't even imagine what you are going through or went through. Maggie3fan you don't think a 10x10 grow tent isn't enough room?

I may have missed it, but how big is your tortoise? SCL (= the distance from the front edge of the carapace to the back edge, measured horizontally with the tortoise flat on the ground) and weight?

 

[LittleLove]

I may have missed it, but how big is your tortoise? SCL (= the distance from the front edge of the carapace to the back edge, measured horizontally with the tortoise flat on the ground) and weight?

I am not at home but when I get home I will do that.
Thank You

 

[Megatron's Mom]

I think I remember that your little one is pretty small still right? If he is the one I remember you can definitely use the 10x10. Can even divide it in half until he is bigger.

 

[LittleLove]

I think I remember that your little one is pretty small still right? If he is the one I remember you can definitely use the 10x10. Can even divide it in half until he is bigger.

Thank you Megatron's mom