Sunning Enclosure

[Tom]

Here's an example of a sunning enclosure that I built. Its for lizards or torts, but you get the idea. I usually partially cover the top with a piece of plywood, but I took it out for the photo. The 12" high border around the bottom keeps them from rubbing their snouts on the wire or trying to escape. I hose the substrate first to try to keep it more humid. It abut 3x8'. I built it out of leftover wood and scraps. I wouldn't leave anything in there all day, but its good for an hour or two, if you are around to watch it. Very secure and protected for babies.

 

[jackiedots]

Tom, that looks sooooo good ! Really safe for them and I can't believe you made it up out of spare bits of wood. You obviously have A1 carpentry skills.

 

[Tom]

Thanks, but I'm still learning. I'm largely self taught out of necessity. I've got a long way to go, before I'm A1.

 

[Isa]

Really nice enclosure Tom, Good job

 

[Tropical Torts]

That is awsome! You couldnt have posted this at any a better a time because I need to build an enclosure somewhat like that for my baby boxies. The cool part is the covering.
Definitly a great idea!
Thanks for sharing
John

 

[ChiKat]

Ughh someone needs to make something like that for Nelson!
I want to build him an outdoor enclosure but I struggled to build his freaking tort table

Looks great!

 

[TortieLuver]

Thanks for sharing! I always enjoy looking at other setups, especially outdoors.

 

[Tom]

Ughh someone needs to make something like that for Nelson!
I want to build him an outdoor enclosure but I struggled to build his freaking tort table

Looks great!

Check this thread out. Might be easier and more doable:
http://tortoiseforum.org/thread-14680.html