Peaches New Hoose!!

[StuMac]

Decided to build a new enclosure for my Hermanns, Peaches. After popping to a DIY store for supplies I got to work. Here is the end result. Just need to get some plants to give her something to roam amongst. My very first attempt at something that wasn't flat-packed!



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[JoesMum]

Take care with those clip on lamps. They are not that stable and it is hard to get the basking heat straight vertically downward. I always worry that they will fall and start a fire. You would be better off using reptile lamp stands to hang the lights from.

Otherwise, it is coming on nicely

 

[StuMac]

Yeah I have the hooks to hang them, so I will be looking at fitting an overhanging bit so I can mount them from it. Just using them till I get my measurements for it!

Glad you like it. There are a lot of great looking enclosures on here so I felt the pressure when I posted this!!


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[JoesMum]

You will need higher sides as your tort grows. That will soon be climbable, I fear.

 

[StuMac]

Yeah quite possibly. I can always extend the height by adding more wood onto the sides. She is still relatively small so I should have a little while before she starts her Houdini impressions!!


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[JoesMum]

Don't bet on it! They are escape artistes extraordinaire!

 

[theelectraco]

That looks pretty small for a tortoise that size. Perhaps try adding a second story?


0.1.0 Dachshund
0.0.1 Redfoot
1.0.0 Greek

 

[JoesMum]

When you are ready to upsize, get a large bookcase and knock the shelves out. Lie it on its back and it will make a perfect tortoise table

 

[StuMac]

It's 4feet by 2feet is that really that small for a tort that will grow to around 10 inches? I'm kinda inexperienced when it comes to sizing of enclosures.


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[JoesMum]

He will need something bigger quite soon. They will take it as big as you can go. Within a year probably, peaches will be needing something nearer 4' x 6'. Once they grow to 6 inches you are into large outdoor enclosure territory.