That’s going to be one lucky tortoise!Still need put some plants as soon as I can but I believe I am all set.
Thank you all for giving me advise! Could not have done it without all your help.
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Yes. Sapphire's furniture is always placed in the middle of a wall for that reason. Or in such a way that he can't become a wedgie and start climbing.I build him a little hut myself from wood. It only has two walls, a roof and a bracing in the front. It looks like a little hacienda. The back is open and placed against the wall so he can't use it to climb up and out 😭. He's always liked them so that's what I do. It's just wood scraps so when they wear out I just throw together another one.🤣 Yep I've noticed if there is a corner my sulcata manages to use that object to get over the obstacle. I've learned a lot watching her as well.
Looks like a great start for Sandy! Eager to see photos of her exploring the enclosure.Still need put some plants as soon as I can but I believe I am all set.
Thank you all for giving me advise! Could not have done it without all your help.
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Lol perfect!!!Yes. Sapphire's furniture is always placed in the middle of a wall for that reason. Or in such a way that he can't become a wedgie and start climbing.I build him a little hut myself from wood. It only has two walls, a roof and a bracing in the front. It looks like a little hacienda. The back is open and placed against the wall so he can't use it to climb up and out 😭. He's always liked them so that's what I do. It's just wood scraps so when they wear out I just throw together another one.
Oh my goodness I love what you've done! You've put so much thought, effort, and love into this setup! What a lucky tort Sandy will be! 🥰Still need put some plants as soon as I can but I believe I am all set.
Thank you all for giving me advise! Could not have done it without all your help.
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Tuesday | ||||
6am | 12pm | 6pm | 12am | |
Left Back | 67° / 86% | 70° / 74% | 70° / 67% | 67° / 80% |
Left Front | 67° / 99% | 69° / 99% | 70° / 99% | 68° / 99% |
Middle | 71° / 54% | 72°/ 80% | 72° / 52% | 68° / 85% |
Right Back | 69° / 54% | 81° / 40% | 80° / 36% | 69° / 75% |
Right Front | 69° / 54% | 74° / 44% | 72° / 46% | 68° / 75% |
Outside Enclosure | 66° / 47% | 66° / 44% | 67° / 45% | 67° / 44% |
Thank you so much! Will follow your suggestions.A few suggestions:
1. Lower thermometer/hygrometer probes a little (1-2 inches above substrate) to get more precise readings at tortoise dwelling level. 4" is not bad, but, perhaps, a few degrees off.
2. It seems that target temperature of 75 degrees is never reached and with 80 degrees under heaters I suspect, that they are hanging too low. You may raise them a couple of inches to check if temperature under lamp and in the corners will even out.
3. Left front corner is an "outlier" with 99% humidity all the time. At the same time Right Front has humidity close to room ambient. Perhaps, coco coir is not evenly damp across the enclosure.
Waiting for more updates (and photos!) on her settling downJust received Sandy! Tortoise looks GREAT! So excited to begin our long journey together! Soaked, put the tortoise in the enclosure and left her alone to explore. Found the Basking lamp very fast!
Special thanks to @TylerStewart! Highly recommend!
Born: September 2023
Weight: 45 1/2 grams
Length: 2 3/8 inches
My tort has tried eating cardboard in the past, so I would keep an eye on that!Cardboard works too, but only on dry substrate