Tort Table

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I’m back with an upgrade thanks to feedback from @The_Four_Toed_Edward and others! I decided to boost the railing height by 3” all around with some polycarbonate, now total wall height is well over 6” so feeling better that a Russian wouldn’t be able to scale it! Got some simple 1/8” U channel rubber trim to “frame it”.

I also cut and laid 12x24 black porcelain tile on the upper deck and am using furniture pads for spacers underneath to allow me to thread the basking lamp power feedback sensor under the tile to the hottest spot. Next step is to order some extruded 2020 aluminum to make a light fixture gantry (I also got my Arcadia UVB). I’m planning to frame the entire enclosure with the 2020 aluminum so I can polycarbonate panel the entire enclosure for controlling climate better in the winter and will create a lift door with air cylinders to get inside.

I’ve identified a local reptile show to search for the tort in Sept, so still time to test drive this enclosure! I’ve tried looking at local adoption around Indy IN (where I am), but struggling to find that option or a breeder (open to recommendations).

Stay tuned!

You could post in the forums wanted section, that way you might get more tips or even offers.