Help How to Build Tom's Outdoor Tortoise House!

[Vegas_Leopard]

Hey, how’s everyone on TF doing?

As some of you may know my brother Ralph “Sulcatadud3” will be away for some time and as his younger brother he has asked me to take care of his Leopard Tortoises. I have been around watching and learning from him for many years and have been in the care of his Leopards since November of last year. I’ve changed nothing from his closed chamber setup to the diet and as you will see they’ve grown, especially Mickey. It’s been about a year since Ralph purchased them and unfortunately two out of the five did not survive. He has asked me to get the specs and dimensions, as well as a supply list to build or hire someone to build Tom’s Outdoor Tortoise House from here. Heather, would you mind providing me with your specs and dimensions as well? I am in daily contact with him send me a private message. I won’t be able to check daily because I’m a full time student, but I will respond whenever I get the opportunity. Thank you all so much.

Here the lastest picture of Mickey, Mio and Maeve(September 7, 2014).

 

[wellington]

They are beautiful. Both of you are doing a good job. @Tom @Team Gomberg will be able to help you better then I would. I have not built one of the night boxes, I do sheds

 

[Vegas_Leopard]

Thanks I am doing my best and I appreciate the reference!

 

[bouaboua]

Wow! You got yourself some beautiful Leos.

 

[ascott]

Why don't you simply continue the process/set up they have been in...and if their size is the issue, then simply make a larger set up to what they have been in thus far? Why change a thing? Whoever has been caring for them have been doing fine...no change appears needed?

 

[Levi the Leopard]

They look great. I remember some of the details about your brother, glad you are there to help.

I can send you details on my house but are you sure they are ready for it? How big are they now? I like ascotts thinking...I'd sick with closed chambers a little longer.

 

[Vegas_Leopard]

They look great. I remember some of the details about your brother, glad you are there to help.

I can send you details on my house but are you sure they are ready for it? How big are they now? I like ascotts thinking...I'd sick with closed chambers a little longer.

I do not plan on changing anything except I want to be ready for next year because Mickey is close to 8 inch and I plan on raising him outdoors next spring. It has only been a year since my brother has had them. Can you please send me your details? Thank you.

 

[Levi the Leopard]

8" already, wow.

Next time I'm on TFO from my computer I'll send you some info.

 

[Vegas_Leopard]

8" already, wow.

Next time I'm on TFO from my computer I'll send you some info.

Yeah, Mickeys a monster! I won't be surprised if he breaks a foot next summer. Yeah that would be great and by any chance could you provide pictures. Thank you.

 

[Levi the Leopard]

Here are some thread links (with photos) to my Heated Night Box:

Building my night box
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/leopard-tortoise-heated-night-box.83326/

Inside my night box
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/leopard-tort-house.90297/

Where to get vinyl
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/vinyl-door-flaps-for-my-tort-houses.94061/

Follow the threads to the end and you'll read about the changes I made over time.

My inspiration:
Tom's Night box- @Tom
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/my-best-night-box-design-yet.66867/

Hope they help

 

[Vegas_Leopard]

Here are some thread links (with photos) to my Heated Night Box:

Building my night box
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/leopard-tortoise-heated-night-box.83326/

Inside my night box
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/leopard-tort-house.90297/

Where to get vinyl
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/vinyl-door-flaps-for-my-tort-houses.94061/

Follow the threads to the end and you'll read about the changes I made over time.

My inspiration:
Tom's Night box- @Tom
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/my-best-night-box-design-yet.66867/

Hope they help

@Team Gomberg Thank you for the links, would you know anyone who is willing to build this for me if I paid and picked it up?

 

[Levi the Leopard]

Literally, any handyman for hire can build it. Ask around with family, friends or search on CL if you want