Short video of our enclosure.

[Orvis]

Orvis' simple enclosure. It is 4' long and 2.5' wide. The basking area is around 95 F and the cooler side is around 70 F. Any suggestions? We'd like to add some plants.... Also I don't think you could see his cuttle bone in the video, but he has one.


[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpcook714Sc[/video]

 

[Stephanie Logan]

Aawww...peek-aboo!!

He seems to be enjoying his privacy. When are you going to spring for some cheap fake plants so he has more places to hide? It all looks very clean and tidy...full food tile at the ready.

 

[Isa]

Really nice enclosure I am sure Orvis find it very comfortable

 

[Jacqui]

Very nice. I like the different types of substrate you have used.I agree with Steph a few plants for hide spot would be nice. A couple of quick thoughts/questions:

1) what kind of light or heating element do you have above the hide? How hot does it get there? Does Orvis ever have troubles falling off when he climbs on top of his log hide or has he even tried that yet? My worry is if he could fall off the hide, end up on his back, and not get up.

2) How far away from the basking spot and the substrate level are the lights? They seem far away for them to may be work at prime efficiency.

I bet he is enjoying his new home. You did good!

 

[Candy]

Your enclosure looks very nice for Orvis. I love how they always hide like that.

 

[franeich]

Are the walls low. Especially the corner with all the stuff piled in it. Can he climb out