DIY Tortoise House | How To Build Huge Tortoise House Enclosure

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  • @LorisHartland
    @LorisHartland  6 років тому +37

    Do you love Blues new tortoise table?! It’s so big! I can’t wait for y’all to see it finished it’s so pretty! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss sundays video setting Blues enclosure up! Thank you to Patrick for helping me build this house, he is the BEST! Xo

    • @georgiaames4276
      @georgiaames4276 6 років тому

      Lori’s Hartland when you said use did you mean miss ??

    • @zingiestbug4251
      @zingiestbug4251 6 років тому

      Lori’s Hartland I just got home from my graduation and am so happy to see this!!!!

    • @christinagarces1810
      @christinagarces1810 6 років тому

      I live in south Carolina, and I'm having extreme difficulties finding tortoises for sale/adoption. Any advice?

    • @likezoinks9615
      @likezoinks9615 6 років тому

      Christina Garces wait for a reptile expo in the area or priority mail one from online, I waited for an expo and would recommend making outdoor enclosures because you cannot replicate the benefits of pure sunlight

    • @oliviaburke8721
      @oliviaburke8721 6 років тому

      OMG this video HELPED me soooo much I have been looking for ideas for a tortoise enclosure and I LOVE this enclosure alot

  • @soaringhawkjaylorihaack6339
    @soaringhawkjaylorihaack6339 4 роки тому +3

    Very impressive! This is just the kind of enclosure I need to build to house box turtles when they're inside for the winter in Oregon. Thanks for the step-by-step video, measurements, and other information!

  • @irobxnet
    @irobxnet 6 років тому +3

    I followed your plans and made my own tortoise home! Thanks for sharing!

  • @VictoriaRaechel
    @VictoriaRaechel 6 років тому +15

    It looks so awesome Lori!! Really good job!

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      Victoria Raechel thank you!!

    • @Rocketplays2117
      @Rocketplays2117 2 роки тому

      I am your biggest fan!!! I love your hamster videos Victoria Rachael and I also love your bunny videos

  • @jenniferbeasley9966
    @jenniferbeasley9966 2 роки тому +1

    Just a suggestion i bought safe no toxins stick on flooring it has worked great . sealed any spaces with silicone. So far so good with it and my hermans really like how i can keep their enclosure table nice and humid . And i dont have to worry about the wood going bad like the past.

    • @chrisbuck9412
      @chrisbuck9412 Рік тому

      I did the same thing, stick on flooring! Works great

  • @iHabika
    @iHabika Місяць тому

    Omg this is the best tutorial ever. Thank you!!!!!!!

  • @joshuapowers5590
    @joshuapowers5590 4 роки тому +1

    Nice! I found a bookshelf on Craigslist for free, took the flimsy back off, replaced it with plywood, bought a 2x2 and cut 2 pieces to go across the top, drilled a 10 gallon aquarium lid to the 2x2's for the heat bulb to sit on, and used the shelf pieces to make a hide. Cost me like $25! Woo-hoo. Most of my top isn't covered bc I only have box turtles and use sphagnum moss to keep them humid. I should definitely go over it with safe paint though, good idea.

  • @rofllol255
    @rofllol255 6 років тому

    This has finally given me an idea for a tortoise table for my hermann tortoise, Franklin! He’s a little over 2 years old (almost the same age as yours I think) and I think he’s about the same size as yours as well. He desperately needs to get out of his 40-60ish gallon tank and we just haven’t been able to get anything else that’s appropriate for him! I feel so so terrible for keeping him in that tank, so I hope he’ll really like the table once I’m done with it!

  • @deciduus
    @deciduus 6 років тому

    Looking into my first tortoise, Hermann’s Dalmatian! Can’t wait to build! (Possibly a hatchling size, then something like this later)! Thanks so much!!!

  • @scoobert9
    @scoobert9 6 років тому +2

    looks amazing! i think im addicted to watching cage building videos lol, cant wait till im done with school so i can build a huge hamstercage, ive been sketching it for a while and im really excited to make it someday

  • @critterpaws8373
    @critterpaws8373 6 років тому +1

    That is a very nice cage with great DIY video. Blue will be very happy in his new home. Thank you for sharing

  • @HoppingHammy
    @HoppingHammy 6 років тому +15

    It turned out incredible and well done to both of you! 👏🏼 👏🏼 Watching this video (especially the hardware store / building part) brought back NOT so fond memories of building my DIY cage last year. Hahaha! 😂 It's TONS of work to do this type of thing, but so worth it in the end! It's so pretty and will be fun to see the substrate and decor added next, and then Blue's reaction!

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      HoppingHammy thank you! Yes so much work!!! For sure! But so worth it!! Thanks HH!

  • @kristaduke7528
    @kristaduke7528 6 років тому

    I can't wait to see how he enjoys his new home!

  • @Loveofpets
    @Loveofpets 6 років тому

    It's beautiful! Your husband is so handy just like my husband.

  • @tyliful
    @tyliful 6 років тому +6

    nice enclosure, you have a handy hb.

  • @ScottMcLinden
    @ScottMcLinden 2 роки тому

    Very nice

  • @jcehlert
    @jcehlert 5 років тому +1

    Great video. I really wish more people did videos like this. I have built some large enclosures, and I have to always adjust my builds. This video cuts down on that a lot. Thanks!

  • @jackiepage1290
    @jackiepage1290 6 років тому +2

    Hi Lori how are you doing today fine I hope thanks so much for sharing this video with us it was so much fun to watch. A very big thank you to Patrick for his help. He did a good job making it it looks really good. And I think Dixie was helping to and he was more interested in that gadgets thing. Blue is a very lucky boy. And I new you were going to get your potato waffle you were eatin can't wait for your next video to come out well take real good care of yourself and your pets and lots of love from Jackie and Bella bye bye for now love Jackie x x x x

    • @jackiepage1290
      @jackiepage1290 6 років тому

      Thanks so much for the heart I really appreciate it thank you so much bye for now love Jackie x x x x

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      Have a good day Jackie!

    • @jackiepage1290
      @jackiepage1290 6 років тому

      Thanks so much Lori and your to have a great weekend. It's so good to hear from you thanks

  • @hopep2282
    @hopep2282 4 роки тому

    Your tortoise table is awesome you’re so lucky to have a guy that can do all that kind of stuff blue has got a great mommy and daddy

  • @alena-ej3do
    @alena-ej3do 6 років тому +1

    Happy birthday to me, I get to see Blue's new enclosure! 😊😂 I spent my birthday going antique shopping, going to the movies to see Deadpool 2, and now I get to sit down and relax and watch your new vid. 💞 His enclosure looks incredible!

    • @alena-ej3do
      @alena-ej3do 6 років тому

      Potato74 Awe thank you so much!

    • @alena-ej3do
      @alena-ej3do 6 років тому

      Potato74 Lol it's okay. I just got money tbh but I did spend some of it on a shelving unit to put all of my animals on. I have 4 guinea pigs, 2 bearded dragons, and 1 ball python.

  • @akshayd211
    @akshayd211 6 років тому +1

    Absolutely amazing! As a designer, I am always looking for aesthetics + functionality. This passes everything! Thanks for sharing, Lori. :)

  • @TheTurtleGirl
    @TheTurtleGirl 6 років тому +3

    3:47 OMG YUSS Chik-fil-a fries are AMAZING! What's your sauce of choice? Good ole' chik-fil-a sauce for me 😍😂👌
    The tortoise house looks sooo awesome! Did Patrick and you come up with your own plans or? It's amazing! 😍

  • @PassionsJourney
    @PassionsJourney 6 років тому

    Definitely want to see him all set up in his new home soon! :-)

  • @inactive_channel_
    @inactive_channel_ 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful tortoises💕 theyre my favorite animals since I was a lil kid ❤

  • @jacobvallejo2657
    @jacobvallejo2657 Рік тому

    Wow, thank you so much.

  • @JessicasAnimalFriends
    @JessicasAnimalFriends 6 років тому

    Awesome

  • @drums4life937
    @drums4life937 5 років тому +7

    Amazing cage! I love it and I’m going to make this for my tortoise soon! You may have said this but what are the length and width measurements for the main part? I want to know because I want mine to be identical to yours! 😊

  • @wdbyrd2
    @wdbyrd2 Рік тому

    I love this! I have a question. How do you control the humidity?

  • @owentice3261
    @owentice3261 6 років тому +1

    It looks so cool! I'm sure Blue will love living in his new mansion! ;)

  • @recoveredandredeemed
    @recoveredandredeemed 2 роки тому

    Might be a longshot, I know this video is pretty old but was extremely helpful. Did you guys line the bottom? Also, How do you clean it?

  • @PetraEngberg
    @PetraEngberg 6 років тому

    So cool . been waiting for a D.I.Y cages . love you and all your animals

  • @markt158
    @markt158 2 роки тому

    Did you seal the bottom of the enclosure to protect against water damage and rot?

  • @tdizzlenation4592
    @tdizzlenation4592 4 роки тому

    This is a vibe check ✔

  • @chrissychaos69
    @chrissychaos69 6 років тому

    Can't wait until you set it up! I love this!!!!!

  • @13juniper
    @13juniper 6 років тому +2

    it looks amazing! you two work so well together, it''s adorable

  • @MrSweetPumpkin
    @MrSweetPumpkin 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! 🤩👏🏻👏🏻

  • @JimPIckins
    @JimPIckins 6 років тому +2

    You didnt seal the wood? Arent you worried about it rotting out if any liquids get through?

    • @Sasuke1222
      @Sasuke1222 6 років тому

      Exactlyyy

    • @klcay
      @klcay 5 років тому

      She does a second video where she shows how she does the inside. She puts a trash bag on the ground of it to block moisture

  • @angelalucas4029
    @angelalucas4029 6 років тому

    Your husband is the best at diy

  • @Macaroon43
    @Macaroon43 2 роки тому

    What kind of wood was it you used? Pine? Did you seal it or no? Pressure treated or no?

  • @crescentmoon4344
    @crescentmoon4344 5 років тому +1

    Just an idea putting ceramic tile down on the bottom of the enclosure would make it moisture resistant?

  • @TheVertigoheadspin
    @TheVertigoheadspin 4 роки тому

    thanks for the vid!

  • @rofllol255
    @rofllol255 6 років тому +7

    I was just wondering, do you happen to remember where you got the nontoxic paint from? Thanks!

  • @carolineerickson3918
    @carolineerickson3918 6 років тому +1

    Is this cage a good size for a full grown Hermann's tortoise or just a juvenile? I a toying with the idea of getting a tortoise in the future (after a lot of research of course) and I was wondering how much space I would need for a grown male Hermann's tortoise. Love your videos :)

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      Caroline Erickson this cage is fine for a 6in or smaller adult but the majority of Easterns esp female get up to 8in. So it all depends on the tortoise. The majority are bigger then 6in as adults so you would have to make the house a couple feet larger! But the design would be fine!

    • @carolineerickson3918
      @carolineerickson3918 6 років тому

      Good to know. Thank you for answering !

    • @rhiannaf4253
      @rhiannaf4253 6 років тому

      Join the tortoise forum! They have so much good info and bare minimum is 8×4 foot enclosure. They love to wander and walk around. Hope this helps a little. :)

    • @minyoongi2167
      @minyoongi2167 6 років тому

      Am making mine way bigger

  • @melissabereading
    @melissabereading 6 років тому

    Omg that’s awesome!!! So lucky your husband is super handy

  • @samanthasoyars4962
    @samanthasoyars4962 6 років тому

    Did you have to put any sealants on the wood to prevent mold? Wondering because my husband and I want a tortoise in the future

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  5 років тому

      Samantha Thompson non pressure treated only, it would need rebuilding if it molded but most tortoises can’t handle high moisture like that.

  • @Tony-bu6pf
    @Tony-bu6pf 6 років тому

    Awesome vid!!!! Planning on making on myself!! Ps Is this setup ok for my hatchling greek tortoises to be put outside? Thanks

  • @leonalfie7874
    @leonalfie7874 2 роки тому +1

    How tall are the walls? also great vid!

  • @SystemofEleven
    @SystemofEleven 3 роки тому

    My apartment doesn't have room for an enclosure that big. My russian tortoise is about 5.5in long and 4.5 in wide and in desperate need of an upgrade from his hatchling tank; would a 4ftX2ft enclosure be big enough for him?

  • @MayraGarcia-cx9td
    @MayraGarcia-cx9td 3 роки тому

    Great video it definitely gave me some ideas for our future turtle I really love watching diy videos of stuff like this

  • @theresathomson1787
    @theresathomson1787 4 роки тому +1

    How do you keep it from getting wet and ruining the wood?

    • @jichu6337
      @jichu6337 Рік тому

      She puts a plastic bag between the substrate and the wood!

  • @renjohnson8277
    @renjohnson8277 6 років тому

    You sure know how to build things Lori!

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      Luna Johnson I designed it! But Patrick built it perfect! Lol xoxo

    • @renjohnson8277
      @renjohnson8277 6 років тому

      Lori’s Hartland that’s what I meant haha xoxo

  • @nou1928
    @nou1928 5 років тому

    What enclosure should I buy if I can’t make one? It’s for an adult male Russian. I’m planning on getting one.

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  5 років тому

      I’ve never seen one in a store that is big enough or suitable. One inch of tortoise equals one foot of living space minimum.

  • @ninjaf00t
    @ninjaf00t 3 роки тому

    Looks fantastic! What kind of wood did you use?

  • @jimmytran5328
    @jimmytran5328 5 років тому

    Thanks Lori!!!

  • @thenextstepinfo6050
    @thenextstepinfo6050 6 років тому

    I love koa and blue

  • @breannabourgeois162
    @breannabourgeois162 6 років тому

    What type of wood did you use? I plan on building my tort and enclosure similar to this!

  • @christinamorrison2798
    @christinamorrison2798 2 роки тому

    What type of plywood did you use? Did you seal it?

  • @peachy5217
    @peachy5217 6 років тому +9

    Your one of my fav pet youtubers! Pls reply to this comment if u can, I would love to speak to u, ur so caring, nice and helpful!😁♥️

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому +2

      Arctic Gurl yay Agatha thanks!

    • @peachy5217
      @peachy5217 6 років тому +2

      Lori’s Hartland omg you actually replied!!! YASSSSS😂♥️

  • @valeriemcfadden5070
    @valeriemcfadden5070 4 роки тому

    What kind of paint did you use?

  • @yvonneb.9894
    @yvonneb.9894 6 років тому

    Thank you so muchhhhhh!!!!

  • @timbradley9921
    @timbradley9921 3 роки тому

    Hi Lori: What brand of non-toxic paint did you buy? Thank you.

  • @MeganBembridge
    @MeganBembridge 6 років тому

    Just starting to watch the video

  • @derpsquid9555
    @derpsquid9555 6 років тому

    What type of plywood did you guys use on this amazing tortoise table?

  • @amandakoko2277
    @amandakoko2277 2 роки тому

    How much was the wooden part alone?

  • @cocotheguineapig9027
    @cocotheguineapig9027 4 роки тому

    This looks great!!! My sister might be getting a russian tortoise soon, but my parents will not be willing to help us make a good enclosure like this 😂

  • @ameliakustner7552
    @ameliakustner7552 5 років тому +1

    hi,
    I'd really love to build this table! It looks fantastic! Where did you get the planstto build it?

  • @em5349
    @em5349 6 років тому

    For those of us who are not so handy, what do you think of having 2 tortoise houses put together, possibly opening one of the hides for more living space?

  • @kiranm4991
    @kiranm4991 6 років тому

    I started building same ones, but mistake I or you did was buying lumber from Lowes. There is a size difference, unless we measure. If we go by the label or bar code that's it. I have to spend additional $30 to buy such lumber. And they have cuts limit per customer. I don't like going to Lowes, since you guys bought everything from there, thought of finding them easy. Many thanks for the idea.

  • @Isabel-em5uw
    @Isabel-em5uw 6 років тому

    I love it💙

  • @michellesanimallife3045
    @michellesanimallife3045 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful!! 💗 absolutely love your videos!!

  • @markvazquez7348
    @markvazquez7348 6 років тому +2

    Omg stop killing me with those WAFFLE FRIES!! Btw great vid:)

  • @katesouthwell6653
    @katesouthwell6653 6 років тому

    Greetings from Canada!🇨🇦
    Thanks to you I have the happiest hermits in the world!💖 Btw love the channel💖💖💖

  • @angelinamelendez631
    @angelinamelendez631 6 років тому

    Can you do more diy enclosure for people that are in a budget? Is that his for ever home?

  • @benjaminfialkov7388
    @benjaminfialkov7388 6 років тому

    Looks great!! Where’s the handle?

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      I didn’t get one lol I need one tho!

  • @sophia9733
    @sophia9733 6 років тому

    Love it! Is a 40 gallon breeder big enough for a adult turtle please reply ASAP! Thanks 💜

  • @actually_michelle
    @actually_michelle 6 років тому +13

    Ugh gosh your man is so handsome ! Handyman also is a bonus ❤️😂 hope I'm not offending you , just want you to know your man is a catch 👀 loved the video xoxo

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому +3

      Reptilian Queen Michelle bahaha thank you! Yea he’s pretty wonderful! Lol

  • @avaortiz3928
    @avaortiz3928 5 років тому

    Hi Lori!! My name is Ava and I am wanting to get a turtle/tortoise, do you think getting a Russian tortoise is the best choice? Plz reply 😁

  • @wennyng2465
    @wennyng2465 4 роки тому

    Do anyone know what size is this?

    • @roseunicorn9781
      @roseunicorn9781 4 роки тому

      If you look in the description it has the measurements

  • @videosbythemadanimalhouse
    @videosbythemadanimalhouse 6 років тому

    I love your DIY videos! Your enclosures always turn out so nice😍 I'm trying to build a DIY hamster cage and it's just been a nightmare😫

  • @savannahbrestel-chavez917
    @savannahbrestel-chavez917 5 років тому

    Would these dimensions be good for 2 Hermmans tortoises?

  • @nadja8247
    @nadja8247 6 років тому

    Hey! I am definitely not a hater i love your vids but a tip is if you can post videos about your other animals too except your tortoises would be fun

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      Ariana Grande I posted a Moo tank clean a few vids back, a crested gecko vid 4 vids back I think & a lemon vid a week ago! Xo browse around you should see them! The next vid will also be about my tortoise bc this is what I’m focusing on lately!

  • @luisgitau554
    @luisgitau554 4 роки тому

    How much did it all cost to build?

  • @izzys6912
    @izzys6912 6 років тому +1

    Yay!!!😻😻😻

  • @kittypie5253
    @kittypie5253 5 років тому +5

    4:07 - 4:09 above the staples you can see a tiny bug

  • @bangtanbomb1358
    @bangtanbomb1358 4 роки тому

    i just brought a baby tortoise just a few days ago

  • @madelinewaite8756
    @madelinewaite8756 5 років тому

    do you just leave blue at home while your away?

  • @latoyarobinson475
    @latoyarobinson475 3 роки тому

    Would you sell one of these?

  • @jacksonadkins8228
    @jacksonadkins8228 6 років тому

    To not like because it has 666 like or to like because I like it.....

  • @sophia9733
    @sophia9733 6 років тому

    What is the smallest cage you can get for a adult turtle please answer asap

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      When housing an animal you should ask what is the “smallest” option. Always think big. Bigger is always better. And I don’t recommend turtles or tortoise for anyone under 18. Unless they can provide very large indoor and outdoor enclosures. :) at least 3ftx6ft. In size. Turtles get very large and need large tanks 75/150 gallons as adults depending on size. I don’t recommend them.

    • @sophia9733
      @sophia9733 6 років тому

      Ok thxs

    • @sophia9733
      @sophia9733 6 років тому

      Instead as an adult I got a baby what's the smallest size for a baby turtle???

  • @danielr.5232
    @danielr.5232 3 роки тому

    I have a question do you still have all your reptiles

  • @strike19802006
    @strike19802006 6 років тому +3

    Great idea. This video has inspired me to build one for my Russian tortoise. Not to sound like an ass but you keep saying we,we,we, but he made it. I didn’t see you doing any of the building.

    • @avaortiz3928
      @avaortiz3928 5 років тому +1

      Roberto Cardenas that’s kind of rude

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  5 років тому +5

      I designed it, I did the dimensions & I painted it. So yes- we.

  • @caiitliin
    @caiitliin 3 роки тому

    I was just thinking when you were in the shop “why aren’t u wearing masks?” Then I realised this was from 2 years ago. I forgot there was a time when we didn’t wear masks ;-;

  • @alexisturner781
    @alexisturner781 6 років тому

    if you are ever looking for hermit crab food look up [the hermit crab patch] they have really good food

  • @ballistic350
    @ballistic350 2 роки тому

    Why not leave it open enclosure.. im probably gonna do it...

  • @christinarandallstrauss7640
    @christinarandallstrauss7640 3 роки тому

    I just adopted a Russian tortoise she is about yr or old and I have her in 40 gl breeder. I been looking for someone to build me tortoise table. I am on limited income and not good at building anything. I need some help can u message me on here. For some help

  • @shrutijadhav3675
    @shrutijadhav3675 3 роки тому +1

    I also want to make

  • @kermittreason6222
    @kermittreason6222 5 років тому

    Psssh I took a freshman woodworking class. I can make this. I’m almost a pro.

  • @IMDARKFIRE007
    @IMDARKFIRE007 6 років тому

    I have Russian's which requires 4x8 feet minimum so I will have to modify this design to be the proper size when I build a new enclosure. I also prefer a tighter nit wire, smaller holes keep the majority of bugs out. I live in the south, waterbugs get in the cleanest homes, nasty suckers, some of which FLY. Imagine the biggest cockroach you ever saw...and put wings on it. Not in MY enclosure.

  • @PipCurrie
    @PipCurrie 6 років тому

    What would happen if Koa and Blue met each other?! 🤔

    • @LorisHartland
      @LorisHartland  6 років тому

      Sophie C I’m not sure! Haven’t tried it haha, could fight, being both males of diff species or they could be fine!

  • @rachid_btln8358
    @rachid_btln8358 6 років тому

    Hello My name is rachid ay from cannes(frensh) ay like yout video so beautifule ma turtel is frens turtel race (herman)