Setting up new closed chamber.
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thats awsome, you did a very nice job, the lil guy's gunna love it
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Now I'm thinking about getting this... If you kept it outside, would I be able to keep my tortoise in it without a light? Would they still get the UV from the sun?
Most cow manure is actually "cooked" to sanatize. Have you tried the moss "dirt" at Lowes? They have two kinds. The one in the huge bag is very dry and hrd to get right but the $7 bag (2 yards I think) is actually quite nice and similar to coco coir if you do not let it dry out.
The tent will most likely block all UVB, however, the top is removable and you could take it off for part of the day. You would also not need any light for heat. I would think in the summer this set-up would get too hot during the day. A wire top would be ideal and fairly easy to make.
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Oh, ok! Thank you so much!
It's building humidity and heat is good. Torts are sowing their personalities. Beans is owning the place. Enjoying the slow exploration. Freckles explored and is now fast asleep in the corner that the hide and the wall make, and Watson is completely hidden in a piece of moss from the hut/hide. LOL.
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I love setting up new enclosures!! One of my favorite things by far!!
Beans is really enjoying his new space. Freckles did until she passed out. Watson sat in a corner and watched her buddies explore. Then he went and snuggled in some moss and fell asleep. He is not much of an adventurer like the other two are LOL.
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I think they bask to stay warm so maybe your temps are just at a constant comfortable temperature?
Another great looking enclosure and very creative. You could be a professional tort interior decorator
Nice idea on the heavy shower curtain as liner. I personally use clear plastic painter drop cloth 2 mil 9 x 12 foot for $5.00 at Lowe's. It works for non diggers just fine also.
I use the Big Apple heat rope 80 watt 27 feet. It's waterproof sells for $27. http://www.bigappleherp.com/Big-Apple-Flexible-Heat-Ropes. I plug it into my thermostat along with my CHE for night heat and it gets my chamber up to 95% + humidity at night under the CHE... good for stubborn babies that won't sleep in their humid hides like the are supposed too.
Nice idea on the heavy shower curtain as liner. I personally use clear plastic painter drop cloth 2 mil 9 x 12 foot for $5.00 at Lowe's. It works for non diggers just fine also.
I use the Big Apple heat rope 80 watt 27 feet. It's waterproof sells for $27. http://www.bigappleherp.com/Big-Apple-Flexible-Heat-Ropes. I plug it into my thermostat along with my CHE for night heat and it gets my chamber up to 95% + humidity at night under the CHE... good for stubborn babies that won't sleep in their humid hides like the are supposed too.
None in my trio (all Greg T's) do either.
mine don't, but then, they are hatch mates of yours so maybe not a good gauge.
tortoisetime565
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I like Watson!! He's so michevious!
