Recommendations for Buying Large (roughly 8'x4') Pre-made Indoor Enclosure

crimson_lotus

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It's long overdue - I need to get my Redfoot a larger enclosure.

If I had to guess, I'd say my tortoises shell is about 10 inches long and I'd estimate her age to be between 7 and 10 years old. She is probably still growing. I've had her for about 5 years.

I live in the Northeast so unfortunately my tortoise has to live indoors for the majority of the year. I currently have a misting system, UVB strip light and 2 CHE's to keep my tortoises 4x4 enclosure heated (80-85 degrees) with humidity at an adequate 80%.

I have zero woodworking skills/knowledge, and not too much extra time. Has anyone had an enclosure custom made for them with a company that you can recommend? Shipping is not a problem, and I am obviously willing to pay for something well made that will last and keep my tortoise happy.

I realize this topic has been asked frequently - I've tried searching for something on the forum, but some posts are out of date recommending businesses that no longer exist. Any current recommendations would be appreciated.
 

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Your not going to find one that is for tortoises. However, look for raised garden beds and revamp to be tortoise ready. Pop up portable green houses work great too.
 

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10x12 or small bedroom size room for an adult. Unless she can go outside most of the time, then you can get away with a little smaller. A 4x8 is good for an adult Russian, but they are much smaller then an adult RF.
 
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