Hydro
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So, I finally got around to building a temporary enclosure for the Sulcata Tortoise I rescued (who is nicknamed Boulder for now). I haven't added a UVB yet because I'm not sure if I need to cut a hole, install it inside, or if UVB would reach through the plastic. I also have been getting him a little UVB from the lamp I use for my psoriasis, which is hopefully enough for now, and pretty soon the weather should be warm enough for lots of outdoor time.
Anyway, what I did was take an old Christmas tree bin, cut a nice rectangle in the top- just kidding it's super rough and looks like garbage, I never tried cutting this sort of plastic before and it was awful- and added some heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh to set the heat lamps on top of. What still need to be added: a rock for under the heat lamp, some sort of bowl or stone for the hay, small stones around the water dish, a UVB light (probably before fall since he'll be outside a lot soon). Is there anything I'm missing? Any advice on how I could improve it, or do better if I build another one- especially cutting this sort of plastic?
Anyway, what I did was take an old Christmas tree bin, cut a nice rectangle in the top- just kidding it's super rough and looks like garbage, I never tried cutting this sort of plastic before and it was awful- and added some heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh to set the heat lamps on top of. What still need to be added: a rock for under the heat lamp, some sort of bowl or stone for the hay, small stones around the water dish, a UVB light (probably before fall since he'll be outside a lot soon). Is there anything I'm missing? Any advice on how I could improve it, or do better if I build another one- especially cutting this sort of plastic?