I was thinking that it might be helpful for people thinking about getting a tortoise to know the cost involved in doing it right. This is what I spent to set up my new hatchling Leopard. Please add anything else you can think of or cheaper ways to do things. If anyone wants to calculate for a full grown tort, please do. I know you can't count on everything like vet bills but go for it. Outdoor enclosures can be skies the limit as well. Just thought when visitors to TFO come looking of how to get started they can see real prices involved and different ways to do it. Pics would also be helpful.
Cement mixing tub-$15
light stand-$25
double light fixture-$25
MVB-$70
ceramic heat emitter-$35
fogger(option, do not have to have one)-$59
mulch-$4
supplies for my humid hide-$5
timer- $7
power strip-$12
plexiglass-$10
temp/humidity gages-$10
my grand total=$277.00
Cement mixing tub-$15
light stand-$25
double light fixture-$25
MVB-$70
ceramic heat emitter-$35
fogger(option, do not have to have one)-$59
mulch-$4
supplies for my humid hide-$5
timer- $7
power strip-$12
plexiglass-$10
temp/humidity gages-$10
my grand total=$277.00