THANKS!!
Sandy
Oregon Tortoise Rescue
Sandy
Oregon Tortoise Rescue
SenjiSandy said:I've used one before, but how do they compare to electric heat as far as energy efficiency?
Tom said:I like your idea of closing the excess gap with removable 2x4s.
When I make a box for adult sulcatas, I make the door 26x16". One of those unusually giant males might need it a little bigger, but the vast majority of adult sulcatas will fit through a door that size.
hunterk997 said:This gave me some great ideas for my russian's night box for next year. Thanks for sharing it with us.
argus333 said:i have the same heater in my box but im having a hard time getting the fflor to heat, what temps are u getting at floor level. i have heater set on the 4? i have same set up as u. heater has 2x 12 around it.
boris said:Soooo freaking grateful for this thread!
Tom said:boris said:Soooo freaking grateful for this thread!
Cool! You've got a year or so to get it all figured out.
Tom said:Because of my erratic work schedule, I only work on these sort of projects sporadically. An hour here, two hours there, etc. Each of these boxes takes me about two weeks to finish, but probably only 12-14 hours total, including painting time.
For a single tortoise you can just make a 4x4' instead of a 4x8'.
Another tip: Make the door big enough for an adult so you won't have to make it again. I make my doors 26x16".
Tom said:Another tip: When its time for him to move outside, leave him out until just after dark for a few nights to see where he wants to sleep. Then put your new tortoise box where the tortoise wants to be. Much easier than trying to make him go where you want him to be.