looking for ideas

[mamameg]

I've been doing this with my boxie's for thirty years Tom, and with Pio and Solo since they were both hatchlings, with great results. Nothing new here for me..........

Can you post more photos of your habitat? I am in love with it and am thinking of borrowing some ideas for my future red footed indoor home. Thank you!

 

[mamameg]

Can you post more photos of your habitat? I am in love with it and am thinking of borrowing some ideas for my future red footed indoor home. Thank you!

@terryo

 

[kalei01]

@terryo

my tortoise used its own enclosure to burrow check out this picture

 

[mamameg]

@kaleli01 I'm looking to borrow (or really steal ) ideas for closed habitats that mimic real ecosystems for a cherryhead(s). Do you have a closed habitat? If so- please send photos! I have an 8'L x 3'W area to build indoors (will have an outdoor area too). Thanks! And cute tort btw!

 

[kalei01]

@kaleli01 I'm looking to borrow (or really steal ) ideas for closed habitats that mimic real ecosystems for a cherryhead(s). Do you have a closed habitat? If so- please send photos! I have an 8'L x 3'W area to build indoors (will have an outdoor area too). Thanks! And cute tort btw!

i have not built the lid yet but this is my torts enclosure

 

[mamameg]

i have not built the lid yet but this is my torts enclosure

@kalei01 I am starting my first enclosure this weekend for my cherryhead. She comes next Tuesday. What materials did you use to build it? What do you plan on using for the top?

 

[kalei01]

mine is big i used plywood and 2x4 and 2x2 for corners i have measurements and how much if you are interested also i used flooring plastic as a waterproofer as well as 2 coats of stain to help with the waterproofing they also have plastic spray out there if you dont want to use plastic but wanted to make sure tort is safe

 

[kalei01]

mine is big i used plywood and 2x4 and 2x2 for corners i have measurements and how much if you are interested also i used flooring plastic as a waterproofer as well as 2 coats of stain to help with the waterproofing they also have plastic spray out there if you dont want to use plastic but wanted to make sure tort is safe

i used 6 2x4s 2 2x2 cut to 14inches for corners 2 pieces of plywood floor is 3ft by 8ft

 

[kalei01]

@kalei01 I am starting my first enclosure this weekend for my cherryhead. She comes next Tuesday. What materials did you use to build it? What do you plan on using for the top?

if you need exact dimensions let me know

 

[mamameg]

@kalei01 did you use plexiglass on the sides? What are you using for the top? I'm starting with a 40g tank but getting ideas for a permanent one that I'm building this summer. It will be 8 x 3 as well.

 

[terryo]

I bought a 150 gal tank on Craigs list. Lots of people don't like tanks, so I guess it's just a matter of opinion. Some say it's because you can't regulate the temperature or humidity. You need a cool side and a hot side. Two heat emitters keep the temperatures in the low 80's. Plants and misting keep the humidity good. I mostly keep the hides warm and moist. That was my main concern. Mine are just for the Winter months and they would be outside for the whole Summer. Nothing is written in stone.......just how I do it.
https://sites.google.com/site/tortoiselibrary/Indoor-Housing/planting-an-interesting-habitat

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/solos-new-vivarium.24768/

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/pios-new-vivarium.24736/

 

[terryo]

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/pios-garden-before-and-after.45232/#post-436838

This is outside in the Spring when the plants didn't come up yet and then in the Summer when all the plants were in full bloom

 

[mamameg]

@terryo your set ups are just so amazing! Thank you for all of your links and help!

 

[kalei01]

how can i improve

 

[terryo]

I would get a large plant saucer for a water dish. The one you have seems to have high edges. You can put the water dish on the grass section so it stays cleaner. A large piece of slate is good for feeding. Throw in some spring mix seeds. Plants keep in the humidity and it will give them something to nibble on. I would also put some plants in there and some leaf litter for them to dig into. You can also throw in some worms in the leaf litter so they can dig for them. Mist the enclosure daly for some warm humidity.

 

[terryo]

Ooopps....I was thinking you had a box turtle. Well, that's how I kept my Cherries too. The same way I kept my box turtles. It's 2AM, I guess it's time for bed. Lol

 

[kalei01]

i will first need to finish the lid otherwise it wont matter how much i try humidity will be ambient as well as temps

 

[Alicia Hoogstra]

I bought a 150 gal tank on Craigs list. Lots of people don't like tanks, so I guess it's just a matter of opinion. Some say it's because you can't regulate the temperature or humidity. You need a cool side and a hot side. Two heat emitters keep the temperatures in the low 80's. Plants and misting keep the humidity good. I mostly keep the hides warm and moist. That was my main concern. Mine are just for the Winter months and they would be outside for the whole Summer. Nothing is written in stone.......just how I do it.
https://sites.google.com/site/tortoiselibrary/Indoor-Housing/planting-an-interesting-habitat

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/solos-new-vivarium.24768/

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/pios-new-vivarium.24736/

Wow! These are soooo amazing!!