Theodore is in a 6 foot x 2.5 foot hardwood table that has a built in pond liner. I was so lucky to have found someone that was selling it on craigslist for 50 dollars. Had to clean it up a bunch, but he's been happy since we moved him into this bigger enclosure!
That's a good find. I am always careful buying used enclosures out of a material that you cannot clean very easily (like wood) but I am glad it worked out for you.
I figured that because it had a pond liner in it already that cleaning wouldn't be too big of a deal. Just had to spend an afternoon with some non-toxic/unscented dish soap and really give it a good scrub. I'm hoping that within the next 5 years I can move out of Boston and build him a good outdoor enclosure. Thanks for the vids, btw, I find them all very informative
the issue I have with them is not visible dirt, but rather disease illness etc. You never know why the enclosure is being sold, maybe the previous animal died of a disease in there. Maybe that disease survived and will then attack your tortoise. It is obviously highly unlikely but that is why I only buy used enclosures out of glass or plastic which are easy to clean
A staple gun and some titebond glue imo should be your best friend when u want to make an enclosure super fast. No pre drilling and tiny holes you can fill and never see them. I use the senco guns and Staples I have never is 25+ years had one come apart. It's totally worth the money to get a gun they last forever my oldest one is 20 years old. I also like to use polycrylic on the wood. Once dry it's waterproof and if u do 3 coats it lasts forever. Yes a bit more expensive but it allow a natural wood look while being sealed. Just let it gas out for around 10 days. I use it on all our enclosures (we have a TON of them lol)
Honestly, way too long. I'm still learning how to do it effectively but right now, a ten minute video of this sort takes about 4 hours to make in total. That includes recording and editing, but it does not include research.
my tortoise table walls are about 12 inches high at most. will a Russian tortoise climb out, or can they climb out? if so do i need to build a cover because i really dont want to do that
I already told you that a 1foot high wall is not high enough in a previous comment. I don't mind answering questions but you don't need to ask them twice.
I have a hermans tortoise and she's so cute . I got my tortoise 3 days ago
Where did u buy her
@@maxfan6091 from a breeder my dad's auntie knows . It's in england:Devon
@@anonymousartist593 thx
Are u in 🇬🇧
Rocco Whiston omg your in Ik how much was your tortoise
Theodore is in a 6 foot x 2.5 foot hardwood table that has a built in pond liner. I was so lucky to have found someone that was selling it on craigslist for 50 dollars. Had to clean it up a bunch, but he's been happy since we moved him into this bigger enclosure!
That's a good find. I am always careful buying used enclosures out of a material that you cannot clean very easily (like wood) but I am glad it worked out for you.
I figured that because it had a pond liner in it already that cleaning wouldn't be too big of a deal. Just had to spend an afternoon with some non-toxic/unscented dish soap and really give it a good scrub.
I'm hoping that within the next 5 years I can move out of Boston and build him a good outdoor enclosure.
Thanks for the vids, btw, I find them all very informative
the issue I have with them is not visible dirt, but rather disease illness etc. You never know why the enclosure is being sold, maybe the previous animal died of a disease in there. Maybe that disease survived and will then attack your tortoise. It is obviously highly unlikely but that is why I only buy used enclosures out of glass or plastic which are easy to clean
I got my russian tortoise a week ago! he's awesome
u can just put a buff or clothes in the edge of the wall and there u have bigger space
A staple gun and some titebond glue imo should be your best friend when u want to make an enclosure super fast. No pre drilling and tiny holes you can fill and never see them. I use the senco guns and Staples I have never is 25+ years had one come apart. It's totally worth the money to get a gun they last forever my oldest one is 20 years old. I also like to use polycrylic on the wood. Once dry it's waterproof and if u do 3 coats it lasts forever. Yes a bit more expensive but it allow a natural wood look while being sealed. Just let it gas out for around 10 days. I use it on all our enclosures (we have a TON of them lol)
i use those C&C guniea pig cage for my baby Sulcata.
Is tortoise table better than vivarium
Yes
I have a box turtle is this an okay home to keep her in I might start building one in April.
No a TURTLE needs water this is a tortise tank not a turtle tank
I’m planning on building a tortoise table that’s 45 inch by 15 inch. Is that big enough? Should I do 45 by 20?
Great video! How long did the editing take 😂
Honestly, way too long. I'm still learning how to do it effectively but right now, a ten minute video of this sort takes about 4 hours to make in total. That includes recording and editing, but it does not include research.
+RussianTorts well it's good to know you put good time and effort into your videos
Excellent video. I appreciate your time. It’s very informative and helpful with my tortoise care
Only 3 years to late for the give away
Hello
Hello
If I have a Russian tortoise, this would work well for me correct? I don't live in a very rainy area (California)
Yeah these work great for russian tortoises!
I got my 10month old Russian 3 weeks ago, she has got a tortoise table
awesome, tortoise tables are great as long as they are big enough
+RussianTorts does my table look ok? Is there anything I need to change?
it looks perfectly set up
+RussianTorts thank u
my tortoise table walls are about 12 inches high at most. will a Russian tortoise climb out, or can they climb out? if so do i need to build a cover because i really dont want to do that
I already told you that a 1foot high wall is not high enough in a previous comment. I don't mind answering questions but you don't need to ask them twice.
RussianTorts chill out we made you
To late to enter? Lol
just a little ;)
@@RussianTorts am I late too?