Humidity and temperature

[Rufina]

I know this is a much discussed topic but I just can’t seem to get my red foot’s enclosure regulated. Right now I use a humidifier and a portable heater plus a heating pad. I try to cover her enclosure (a large shower stall) with plastic sheeting but then I can’t use the heater which I’m sure dries the air anyway.
SHe (we went from Rufus to Rufina and now I think she/he really is a male) is not very active now and not eating much as it is very cold here in Oregon and I can’t afford to heat my house as most people do.
Could someone help me figure out how to make her life better? I am looking into a larger table for her. What equipment should I get?

 

[Ivyna J. Spyder]

Have you considered picking up a mylar grow tent? They're inexpensive and are an absolutely dream when it comes to keeping in heat and humidity.

Any pics of your current setup?

 

[Yvonne G]

That's not a bad idea. I had never heard of a Mylar Grow Tent:

https://www.amazon.com/Growtent-Gar...=1545062692&sr=8-14&keywords=mylar+grow+tents

 

[daniellenc]

The only way to hold in heat and humidity is a covered enclosure unfortunately. The grow tents are awesome albeit a bit of a pain to adjust daily with needing to go in and out but allow enough height to hang lights and a CHE safely. You can also buy pvc and construct a frame to cover the enclosure and use a shower curtain to seal it. Same issue as the grow tent with accessing the cage though. You can also buy a tote with lid and modify it to mount the lighting inside and cut a hole for the CHE. Either way without a heat source you're asking for a RI and will surely have a dormant tortoise.