I could really use some help on my tortoise's new enclosure! The pictures are attached of my attaching the pond liner and adding coco coir. The ramp is a bit steep currently for my tort so I will have to modify with something. I was thinking traction tape?
My issue is the lights. So, in order for me to put the liner in, I had to take the doors off and the extra space for the ramp room. You can see the enclosure fully assembled attached as well.
I purchased 2 x 36" uv strips for each side (4 x 4). Currently my tortoise lives in a 4 x 4 and uses 2 CHE's for heat during the winter (100w and 150w), plus 1 UV strip light (t5). I know I can set up the strip lights but am having trouble with figuring out how and where to mount the CHE's, and with what hardware. Any thoughts? I was thinking stainless steel eyelets with reinforced zip tie but would love some suggestions.
Given the size of the enclosure, is 4 x CHE's too much? Would anyone suggest an alternative? I live in MA and the temperature in the house is 60. Tort is a redfoot and needs 80f heat and 80-100% humidity.
Another issue is the ramp material. So the entire enclosure is made of pressure treated wood. My instinct is to add a coat of something or wrap pond liner around the ramp. Does anyone know more about the danger of pressure treated wood in an enclosed, indoor hot and humid environment?
Thank you in advance. I realize these are a lot of questions but I really want to make sure my tort is OK in there. I live in MA and she will, for the majority of the year, be inside.
My issue is the lights. So, in order for me to put the liner in, I had to take the doors off and the extra space for the ramp room. You can see the enclosure fully assembled attached as well.
I purchased 2 x 36" uv strips for each side (4 x 4). Currently my tortoise lives in a 4 x 4 and uses 2 CHE's for heat during the winter (100w and 150w), plus 1 UV strip light (t5). I know I can set up the strip lights but am having trouble with figuring out how and where to mount the CHE's, and with what hardware. Any thoughts? I was thinking stainless steel eyelets with reinforced zip tie but would love some suggestions.
Given the size of the enclosure, is 4 x CHE's too much? Would anyone suggest an alternative? I live in MA and the temperature in the house is 60. Tort is a redfoot and needs 80f heat and 80-100% humidity.
Another issue is the ramp material. So the entire enclosure is made of pressure treated wood. My instinct is to add a coat of something or wrap pond liner around the ramp. Does anyone know more about the danger of pressure treated wood in an enclosed, indoor hot and humid environment?
Thank you in advance. I realize these are a lot of questions but I really want to make sure my tort is OK in there. I live in MA and she will, for the majority of the year, be inside.