MIRed
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Hello, I'm Linda - and am new here.
I will be adopting an adult 10" Redfoot male tortoise as soon as I get his enclosure built. I could really use some guidance in this as
the area I am using is in my semi-finished basement. I am using an area that is 10' x 10'. Right now there are plastic snap tiles on the floor.
My idea was to cover with a large thick tear/rip proof tarp. before putting down substrate. The perimeter walls will be 2"x12" x 10' boards.
What would be the best substrate to place on top the tarp area? My plans are to have a couple hides, one at a warm end where the temp will be around
75 degrees, and the other at the warmer end. A basking area heated by CHE would be at the warm end. A few paving stones to make a feeding area.
I will also have a couple long UVB lights suspended overhead.
Any corrections to my plans? What else would I need to do? Enrichment items?
Thank you for any help
I will be adopting an adult 10" Redfoot male tortoise as soon as I get his enclosure built. I could really use some guidance in this as
the area I am using is in my semi-finished basement. I am using an area that is 10' x 10'. Right now there are plastic snap tiles on the floor.
My idea was to cover with a large thick tear/rip proof tarp. before putting down substrate. The perimeter walls will be 2"x12" x 10' boards.
What would be the best substrate to place on top the tarp area? My plans are to have a couple hides, one at a warm end where the temp will be around
75 degrees, and the other at the warmer end. A basking area heated by CHE would be at the warm end. A few paving stones to make a feeding area.
I will also have a couple long UVB lights suspended overhead.
Any corrections to my plans? What else would I need to do? Enrichment items?
Thank you for any help