Because that cost money and the money doesn’t come out of a snap of a finger. It will happen when I am able to provide the best lumber and dimensions for my room for him. My turtle will get luxury not making something to wing itWhile this is certainly better than loose on the floor, why not just make the enclosure large enough to meet his exercise needs?
Lumber is not expensive. The money spent on that playpen could have bought the lumber you needed. Further, isn't the cost of housing an animal something to be figured out before making the decision to bring an animal into your life and taking responsibility for its well being? If you can't afford a couple of sheets of plywood and some 2x4s, how will you afford vet care if it should be needed?Because that cost money and the money doesn’t come out of a snap of a finger. It will happen when I am able to provide the best lumber and dimensions for my room for him. My turtle will get luxury not making something to wing it
The lumber you need for your tortoise enclosure to not get moldy is pricey. What im saying is I cant snap my finger and make a beautiful safe enclosure for him right away. Just like most parents can’t snap their finger to put their kids in private or amazing colleges... lets use logic hereLumber is not expensive. The money spent on that playpen could have bought the lumber you needed. Further, isn't the cost of housing an animal something to be figured out before making the decision to bring an animal into your life and taking responsibility for its well being? If you can't afford a couple of sheets of plywood and some 2x4s, how will you afford vet care if it should be needed?
Definitely I spent 30$ on all of the wood for my tortoise tableLumber is not expensive. The money spent on that playpen could have bought the lumber you needed. Further, isn't the cost of housing an animal something to be figured out before making the decision to bring an animal into your life and taking responsibility for its well being? If you can't afford a couple of sheets of plywood and some 2x4s, how will you afford vet care if it should be needed?
Not to mention, my tortoise is going to have built in shelves under his table. So before you rant about stuff don’t just say things to make yourself look good on here to be “reputable” for your fans. That is going to cost extra, and the table Im building is going to have a lot of access to different areas for him.Lumber is not expensive. The money spent on that playpen could have bought the lumber you needed. Further, isn't the cost of housing an animal something to be figured out before making the decision to bring an animal into your life and taking responsibility for its well being? If you can't afford a couple of sheets of plywood and some 2x4s, how will you afford vet care if it should be needed?
A single sheet at home depot is about 25-30 bucks for a single sheet and depending on how big/ wide your making your table more sheets are neededDefinitely I spent 30$ on all of the wood for my tortoise table
Not to mention, to limit mold production a special lumber place is required and thats where the pricing comes into play. Not all home depot/ lowes carries the wood sheets needed for a safe tort tableA single sheet at home depot is about 25-30 bucks for a single sheet and depending on how big/ wide your making your table more sheets are needed
Then... Guess I buy cheap wood?A single sheet at home depot is about 25-30 bucks for a single sheet and depending on how big/ wide your making your table more sheets are needed
I just bought 5 sheets of plywood from Home Depot 2 days ago for a new tortoise night box I'm making. They were $16.93 each. Just checked the receipt to verify. 2x4s are now up to $3.48 each, and you'd need a few of those too.A single sheet at home depot is about 25-30 bucks for a single sheet and depending on how big/ wide your making your table more sheets are needed
I mean, that works toPersonally, I don't want wood, it just rots with any moisture. And South Florida has a lot of moisture.
Maybe a large plastic tub would provide an alternative space for exercise. Maybe catch a sale in the store &
doesn't require tools, etc.
The playpen is for outback and indoors so I can see him next to my bed and I know where he is at all times rather eating random stuff on the floor, or outback.I just bought 5 sheets of plywood from Home Depot 2 days ago for a new tortoise night box I'm making. They were $16.93 each. Just checked the receipt to verify. 2x4s are now up to $3.48 each, and you'd need a few of those too.
Mold resistant wood? Are you taking about pressure treated lumber? I wouldn't use that for an indoor table, and its not necessary either.
No need for insults. Nobody is ranting or showing off for fans here. Just trying to understand why you'd want to spend time and money on a playpen for the floor, rather than just building a good enclosure so a playpen wouldn't be necessary. Also trying to get you to understand that materials for a tortoise table don't cost that much and you don't need special wood for it.
Yes pressure treated wood for indoor enclosure. Im from the Philadelphia area.I just bought 5 sheets of plywood from Home Depot 2 days ago for a new tortoise night box I'm making. They were $16.93 each. Just checked the receipt to verify. 2x4s are now up to $3.48 each, and you'd need a few of those too.
Mold resistant wood? Are you taking about pressure treated lumber? I wouldn't use that for an indoor table, and its not necessary either.
No need for insults. Nobody is ranting or showing off for fans here. Just trying to understand why you'd want to spend time and money on a playpen for the floor, rather than just building a good enclosure so a playpen wouldn't be necessary. Also trying to get you to understand that materials for a tortoise table don't cost that much and you don't need special wood for it.
I coated our wooden indoor enclosure with Pond Armor (epoxy), which is pricey, but it has definitely been worth the cost so far. It is safe for animals. I have been able to actually pour water right into the enclosure with no leaks!Personally, I don't want wood, it just rots with any moisture. And South Florida has a lot of moisture.
Maybe a large plastic tub would provide an alternative space for exercise. Maybe catch a sale in the store &
doesn't require tools, etc.