Just a quick question when I get my tortoise, when I roams around the house can I Tie a balloon to it so we don't step on it or is that not a good idea
Very informative thank you. I am thinking or getting a horsfield. I want to convert a huge coffee table into a tortoise table. It will live in my bedroom with my tropical plants. The room is a constant 23° so will I need a heater? I thought tortoises Hybernated in the winter?
Why do we use lights for them nowadays? Is it because years ago we was treating them wrong? As these use to just live in gardens when I was a kid , everyone had them back then
no you mix sand and topsoil together sometimes it's quite dump equal amounts might have to leave the lights on to dry it out a little bit, depending on which tortoise you have a fine misting in the morning keeps the soil moist 👍
I just give it a light misting in the morning I have leopards tortoises, and i soak their moss squeeze it out and put it under their hide which keeps it humid for them 👍
thankyou mate im living over in northern ireland am going to get one but im researching my a$$ off lol just being so cautious going to get the best uvb light i can get get spur bulbs a big hut for the tortoise a good thermo just want everything to be perfect for the little guys forever home if anyome has any advice id really appriciate it 😀
Nice table! Our little Odo lives in a large cupboard we converted into his home. He's only ever in there if we are out of the house though. We made his substrate deep so he can dig but he never seems fussed with digging. Loves climbing though!
Good tips but I have one and I have a glass viv for mine with a slider top and mine is fine but she got used to it as at first she was scared but she is fine now
@Adam Benton Hi, You gave the measurements for the length and depth of the tortoise table, but I didn’t hear you mention the height of the side panels. Hope to hear from you soon. Many thanks.
I do understand you point about them being in a glass viv but all reptile shops and the vets I've spoken to said it is fine while there babies. Great video though
Beautiful table. That red bulb needs to go. As well as the subtrate. Top soil with peat moss is the best for any subtrate. The red light will hurt their eyes, as well as disrupt their sleep pattern.
So dedicated Adam, and you gave such helpful advice. This video is a few years old - I wonder how things look now because most projects are ongoing and change with time. Pity the garden enclosure vlog didn't happen, I would really like to have seen it. What happens in a power failure - can you get a backup system?
Hi Adam, I have a fixing like yours on my tortoise table for the uv light stip did you put anything between the striplight and the wood as I'm new to tortoises I'm not sure if I should use any heat protection between the tube and the wood can you help
With all the stuff now a days you don't need to put them away as when there Hibernating they will wake up and look for a drink and food and if you haven't left that they will starve or dehydrate
I wish they would just sell enclosures...
Great and very useful video but where is the outdoor setup one? Would love to see how you got in with it.
Just a quick question when I get my tortoise, when I roams around the house can I Tie a balloon to it so we don't step on it or is that not a good idea
Very nice tortoise table❤
Brilliant video .my daughter has one of there tortoise and her dad has done very little to what u said it need .I'll share your video with him
Has anyone compiled the specs / materials required to construct this? All of these years later, Adam, any modifications that you'd recommend? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this. How high are your side walls? I’m concerned to get the heat/ lighting at the correct height.
Very informative thank you. I am thinking or getting a horsfield. I want to convert a huge coffee table into a tortoise table. It will live in my bedroom with my tropical plants. The room is a constant 23° so will I need a heater? I thought tortoises Hybernated in the winter?
Why do we use lights for them nowadays? Is it because years ago we was treating them wrong? As these use to just live in gardens when I was a kid , everyone had them back then
The sun is not inside their house. Also winter. Also cars and trucks. No thanks.
Nice work
All he needs now is a a mate
Nope. They’re solitary animals.
Hi, do you use any special type of topsoil, or just that you'd get from the garden centre?
it's a organic topsoil without any additives mixed with play sand 👍
@@yummyofjune do you dampen it and if so, how often?
no you mix sand and topsoil together sometimes it's quite dump equal amounts might have to leave the lights on to dry it out a little bit, depending on which tortoise you have a fine misting in the morning keeps the soil moist 👍
@@yummyofjune thanks very much
I just give it a light misting in the morning I have leopards tortoises, and i soak their moss squeeze it out and put it under their hide which keeps it humid for them 👍
PLEASE POST MORE Super informative I’d love you to make more vids like this
thankyou mate im living over in northern ireland am going to get one but im researching my a$$ off lol just being so cautious going to get the best uvb light i can get get spur bulbs a big hut for the tortoise a good thermo just want everything to be perfect for the little guys forever home if anyome has any advice id really appriciate it 😀
What a nice tortoise table you’ve built! I love the design and would love the spec.s!
Nice table! Our little Odo lives in a large cupboard we converted into his home. He's only ever in there if we are out of the house though. We made his substrate deep so he can dig but he never seems fussed with digging. Loves climbing though!
Where did you get your fake plants? We've been wanting to get some for our guy but not found any decent ones in the local reptile shops.
I love the name!
Well played. ❤
great vid dude very informative
bit big mate
Nope, they need a shit ton of space
Good tips but I have one and I have a glass viv for mine with a slider top and mine is fine but she got used to it as at first she was scared but she is fine now
It depends on the tortoise. You're absolutely right!
Great advice, but not many people can fit one of those tables in their home.
If you don’t have the space for and animal, then you shouldn’t have it, it’s cruel
You do not know their whole story.
@Adam Benton Hi, You gave the measurements for the length and depth of the tortoise table, but I didn’t hear you mention the height of the side panels. Hope to hear from you soon. Many thanks.
I do understand you point about them being in a glass viv but all reptile shops and the vets I've spoken to said it is fine while there babies. Great video though
It is a myth that every tortoise cannot do well with glass. Do what you think is right.
I got a horesfeild torties
Well done, this helped in planning for my own tortoise table. I like the two open ends and the hide as you have done it. Glad I clicked on this.
Awesome job! Do you by any chance have the dimensions of all the pieces?
you are sogreat
and we love it man it cool
so see and great and i like it so munch
Beautiful table. That red bulb needs to go. As well as the subtrate. Top soil with peat moss is the best for any subtrate. The red light will hurt their eyes, as well as disrupt their sleep pattern.
What are your credentials? Did OP ask for advice?
@@kikitcat5 there is always a clown in the comments. Perhaps 25yrs of keeping reptiles dummy
Best advice video I’ve seen on this topic. Thank you :)
This video has really helped me out and gave me some ideas for my tortoises, thank you! :)
It was soo funnels that when u we're talking the tortoise tried to eat the wood and he/she let go and he/she want flying aww it was soo cute
Thanks man very useful because I got a horsfielf aswel he's 1 year old and in getting a tortoise table tomorrow
So dedicated Adam, and you gave such helpful advice. This video is a few years old - I wonder how things look now because most projects are ongoing and change with time. Pity the garden enclosure vlog didn't happen, I would really like to have seen it. What happens in a power failure - can you get a backup system?
what is the little white stuff in the bedding at 10.52 on video
Hi Adam, I have a fixing like yours on my tortoise table for the uv light stip did you put anything between the striplight and the wood as I'm new to tortoises I'm not sure if I should use any heat protection between the tube and the wood can you help
Mines been in a glass tub for a year and it's fine is it just there different personalities that causes distress
I got two tortoises from Christmas they are only less than one
Uh ??
Tortoises are cute but bites hard : )
What is it eating
cuttlefish
very nice A + enclosure💚🐢
what lights are you using with your table
So what do I do when I die because obviously he/she is gonna outlive me
write a will 😀 only give it to someome you know will take marvelous care of it!!
or give it to adoption
Hes gonna be dead though
max jones give it to me
can the tortoise live in a small garden ? must it only live in the home you have created any info would be much appreciated
The best ttable and vid!
With all the stuff now a days you don't need to put them away as when there Hibernating they will wake up and look for a drink and food and if you haven't left that they will starve or dehydrate
Where did you get your table?
do you hybernate you tortoise
No that can kill them
yo ucan hibernate tortoise its even healthy, you just need to learn how, my tortoise goes into hibernation on his own and wakes up few months later
It's between you and your vet. Don't let people pressure you.
the small pet shop is so much better
But my tortoise eats the sand and that looks like a dream land for tortoises