BenJT
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Post by BenJT on Jul 24, 2005 11:11:22 GMT
Here's a pic of my marginated tortoise summer enclosure,, it's rather simplistic but functional. Being outside seems to really benefit the animals, as they are showing large growth marks. Eating live plants and the sunlight are obviously good for them. Any recomendations for aditions to this environment are welcome.
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Post by BenJT on Jul 24, 2005 15:04:43 GMT
Here's one enjoying the outdoors:
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Post by Killian on Jul 25, 2005 1:01:25 GMT
Great looking enclosure, is it in a greenhouse? how many tortoises do you have?
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Post by BenJT on Jul 25, 2005 13:40:10 GMT
Yes, it's in a greenhouse, it houses two tortoises.
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Post by adamanuran on Sept 10, 2005 16:05:16 GMT
Greenhouses filter out most uv light unless it is a good grade horticultural glass.
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Post by BenJT on Sept 10, 2005 23:27:45 GMT
I don't know what type of glass it is, but it is probably low quality. There are several places where small cracks allow small amounts of unfiltered sunlight to come through. They seem to have really enjoyed their outdoor "summer holiday", but it's drawing to a close. I'm thinking I should probably get them in within the next two weeks, before the nights get too cold.
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Post by adamanuran on Sept 11, 2005 16:47:15 GMT
In the height of summer, try removing a few panes of glass and covering them with fine mesh to stop unwanted guests from entering, yet allowing unfiltered sun through.
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Post by BenJT on Sept 11, 2005 17:28:40 GMT
Thanks for the advice.
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