Plastic under substrate ?

[Skelly]

So iv a wooden vivarium for my tort and I was wondering should I put something down before I put the substrate in so it doesn’t damage the wood or are vivarium designed to be okay ? I was thinking maybe to put down a plastic bag? But I’m afraid that might be harmful if he somehow got to it, any help is appreciated

 

[method89]

depends on the species' needs and type of vivarium. If you can, please post pictures

 

[Skelly]

depends on the species' needs and type of vivarium. If you can, please post pictures

I haven’t picked up my tort yet as I trying to get his enclosure perfect first, he’s a Herman and the vivarium is an oak terapod, unfortunately I don’t have any pictures just yet

 

[method89]

from Amazon uk:


The melamine should keep the moisture from going into the wood. I would recommend using aquarium silicone in the corners and seams.

other than that you should be fine

 

[Skelly]

from Amazon uk:

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The melamine should keep the moisture from going into the wood. I would recommend using aquarium silicone in the corners and seams.

other than that you should be fine

Thanks so much for your help

 

[Blastoise]

In my first indoor table I put plastic under 4 inches of coco coir and my Russian tortoise just dug right through and ripped up the plastic.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

Flex seal works too.