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Diane · I'm new here... Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 12

Hi
can anyone tell me if you have to use a wooden table? I have seen an extremely large cat litter tray, which looks ideal for my baby leopard tortoise as he's only 3 inches long, but it's that durable plastic stuff?

Diane

ossypete · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject:

should be ok as long as it does not get too hot . I personally think wood ones are better but thats only my opinion Laughing

Rickeezee · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:04 am Post subject:

I know a tortoise breeder who does tables I am sure he would help, try DC Tortoises. Sorry I don't know anything about them myself.

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Rickeezee · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:56 am Post subject:

Diane here is the link for DC;

dc tortoises

Good luck.
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Rickeezee · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:58 am Post subject:

www.deanclacketttortoises.com

Try this
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Scott W · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:13 am Post subject:

A large open top plastic tray would be fine, the only thing you need to watch for is the plastic getting to hot and melting. This will all depend on the plastic type. Test it for 48 hrs before using with your tortoise.
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Diane · I'm new here... Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 12

Hi
thanks guys for all your help I've visited dc tortoises and I'm waiting on a reply.Could you tell me if this table would be ok if I put a front panel and sturdy floor on, picture attached.

Thanks so much.

Diane

Rickeezee · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:35 pm Post subject:

He will get back to you just he works nights here and there and could be asleep.

As for the table I just use them to rest my plate for my lunch! Soz I know nowt about Torts. What is Tort table actually used for just out of curiousity? Always wanted to Know but been afraid to ask! I have an idea but Embarassed

to ask!

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Scott W · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:55 pm Post subject:

a tortoise table is basically an open topped vivarium that's raised off the ground (to prevent cold floor / draughts).

You can use or modify ANYTHING so long as the basic concept is met...Ie. Open Topped, enough of a barrier around to stop tortoise climbing out, sturdy, and can be heated from above (ceramic or spot light). By keeping it open topped you don't have to worry about stale / humid air or over heating, the tortoise can move under the heat when needed and back to cooler areas.

You would need to check that the basking temp matches your species and that the background ambient temp is also suitable (ie. a tropical tortoise on a tortoise table in the garage wouldn't work in winter).

The pic of the table above would be fine if you can make sure it meets the above points.
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Diane · I'm new here... Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 12

Hi
Thank You my baby is only 3 inches at the moment so it should be ok for a while thanks again

Diane