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[Cathie G]

Hello Cathie, thanks for the compliments on the enclosure. Jeff has given me some good advice on things that could be a problem for Max. So I already have possible changes to make, but that’s ok I enjoy building, changing or whatever is needed that will make sure Max is safe.
Gerry

Max is a cute little box turtle. I've only had 1 and don't really know much about them. Her name was Daisy May. She was a rescue and a very sweet animal. I eventually found her a good home I could feel good about. People think that since you have a tortoise you will know how to care for one but that's not really true. It takes a person that has had them to give you good advice. I can give some advice but you'll get the best advice from people here that have done them regularly. I'm glad you found TFO. They helped me. They'll help you.?

 

[gep0322]

Enclosure with changes and safety being number one.
Also information on Max’s soaking pool.
I use an aquarium heater in my Max’s soaking pool. It keeps the water temperature within 1 degree of my setting. I made the pool out of concrete and sealed it with marine epoxy. It is 10 x 10 with a sloping bottom to 4 inches. Max is only 4 months old, so for now the heater sets under a false bottom with the water level 3/4 inch in the false bottom. I also have part of the pool covered so he can hide under it. He loves it.

 

[Yvonne G]

Nice! Lots of different surfaces to mix it up and keep it new. I would like to have seen Max in the pictures.

 

[gep0322]

He was in the pool when I took the picture, but he was so far back you can’t see him.

 

[Cathie G]

Enclosure with changes and safety being number one.
Also information on Max’s soaking pool.
I use an aquarium heater in my Max’s soaking pool. It keeps the water temperature within 1 degree of my setting. I made the pool out of concrete and sealed it with marine epoxy. It is 10 x 10 with a sloping bottom to 4 inches. Max is only 4 months old, so for now the heater sets under a false bottom with the water level 3/4 inch in the false bottom. I also have part of the pool covered so he can hide under it. He loves it.

Oh I think I saw him but when I zoomed it it's not clear.

 

[gep0322]

OK, now that you've posted over in the cool section, are you an engineer by trade?

Come on guys, someone had to ask, his turtles home is nicer than MY home!....LOL....just teasing brother......

I don’t have the paper on the wall. I’m just old and have had a lot of great mentors that I soaked up everything I could from them, and over the years I’ve refined their advice with numerous projects of all kinds. Designing and building with wood, steel, welding and machining parts.
I take your question as the ultimate complement.
Thanks Gerry

 

[Cathie G]

Oh I think I saw him but when I zoomed it it's not clear.

It turned out it was a rock but not a walking one 🤣

 

[Blackdog1714]

He was in the pool when I took the picture, but he was so far back you can’t see him.

That is how you know you but it right

 

[gep0322]

This morning Max had gotten in his new soaking pool. I didn’t get to see him go in, but I was real excited to find he had gotten in it on his own, so soon. 😂

 

[gep0322]

This is one of those times the fence saved Max from falling off the wall and possibly landing upside down. Thanks to Jeff for his suggestions on the fencing.
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[gep0322]

Is it safe for Max to eat a salamander?