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Hi All,
I’ve been raising a Leopard Tortoise for a couple years now. He’s about 6 ½” long and it’s time for a larger habitat. I could use some input on the various components of the enclosure required for a healthy tortoise to thrive.
I have room for a 6’ x 4’ table. My questions are:
Is 12" high enough for the sides?
What is a good size hide? I’ll be using the thermostat I have to keep the temp inside constant. What’s best for heating that small of a space? Would a lizard heating mat attached to the ceiling in the hide work?
How large of a watering area is needed and how deep is optimal? I was thinking of recessing one with a drain and then fiberglassing the entire 6' x 4' base of the table into the watering area to make the table waterproof for easy cleaning and changing out water.
Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Phil
I’ve been raising a Leopard Tortoise for a couple years now. He’s about 6 ½” long and it’s time for a larger habitat. I could use some input on the various components of the enclosure required for a healthy tortoise to thrive.
I have room for a 6’ x 4’ table. My questions are:
Is 12" high enough for the sides?
What is a good size hide? I’ll be using the thermostat I have to keep the temp inside constant. What’s best for heating that small of a space? Would a lizard heating mat attached to the ceiling in the hide work?
How large of a watering area is needed and how deep is optimal? I was thinking of recessing one with a drain and then fiberglassing the entire 6' x 4' base of the table into the watering area to make the table waterproof for easy cleaning and changing out water.
Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Phil