New hatchling and set up

[Rknowles92]

heres my new hatchling and it’s setup. Any recommendations would be great

 

[Rknowles92]

 

[Rknowles92]

Here’s the enclosure

 

[Relic]

Screen top will let all the moisture escape...

 

[jsheffield]

Yup, covering the top will make it easier to keep temperature and humidity up at the levels that will benefit your tortoise (80s in both).

Jamie

 

[Rknowles92]

Yup, covering the top will make it easier to keep temperature and humidity up at the levels that will benefit your tortoise (80s in both).

Jamie

thanks for the help. do you have any suggestions for a top that would work

 

[Relic]

I use a Christmas tree storage box from Walmart. Tight-fitting lid, with access hatch at one end. Easy to cut holes in top for UVB light and CHE heater, too.

 

[jsheffield]

thanks for the help. do you have any suggestions for a top that would work

Plastic sheeting on top fo the screentop, or some of the two walled plastic material they use for lawn-signs (both can be purchased at home depot or similar).

Jamie

 

[Rknowles92]

i think i'm just going to get a bin for it. i was planning on doing that in the first place but a buddy gave me this one.

 

[Yvonne G]

Another thing to note: the screen doesn't allow much UVB to penetrate into the enclosure.

 

[Rknowles92]

I went ahead and grab a container. Here’s the new set up

 

[Rknowles92]

i got my redfoot a couple days ago, and had it in cement mixing tub, but today I decided after hearing from others that I should change to a bin. So here it is.

 

[Rknowles92]

so far, it's a lot more active so it must be much better for it.

 

[Yvonne G]

I much prefer the bin to the mixing tub, but the lights may be a little too close to the tortoise????

 

[Rknowles92]

i will be getting a lamp stand for the ceramic bulb, so that will be a little higher soon.