Starting build on sulcata tortoise enclosure

[Kycatfishing90210]

After months of using a big tote for my sully, I think it's time to build one out of wood with actual Che's and temp controls. I plan on doing this with a hinged lid (made of wood) with two smaller lids for quick feeding. I want this to be 2 foot tall, 4 foot long, and 2 foot wide with 3 wood sides and one glass side to see. Does anyone got any suggestions or tips, ps this is just for the winter and humidity factor to help his shell

 

[cmacusa3]

This one is close to that size. It's a little taller and wider but is 4' long. Very easy to build and holds humidity well. I have changed a lot on the inside adding plants and cactus pads. I changed the front from plexiglass to glass because that high humidity warped the plexiglass and it was a pain.

 

[Kycatfishing90210]

Is it roomy enough for let's say a 8" sulcata

 

[cmacusa3]

ehhh I don't think it would be great.

 

[Kycatfishing90210]

Yes just for winter for 2 months ?

 

[cmacusa3]

I would say that would probably be ok.

 

[cmacusa3]

Definitely if its larger than what he's in now

 

[Kycatfishing90210]

Yea what's have you noticed about your Sully after being in a closed chamber

 

[cmacusa3]

Mine is super smooth, eats really good and has grown pretty quickly. I totally believe in Tom and the closed chamber concept

 

[Kycatfishing90210]

Thank you ! I'll keep you updated soon

 

[Tom]

4x2' is a good size for a hatchling. An 8" tortoise needs at least 4x8', especially if it will be spending months at a time in it over a cold winter.

 

[Kycatfishing90210]

Ok thanks
Just picked up a 100watt CHE bulb

 

[Kycatfishing90210]

Starting build soon

 

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