Sulcata / Leopard Winter Housing

Minty913 · 12-11-2011, 07:11 PM

Hey all just started this threat because I’m interested in seeing other peoples Sulcata / Leopard Tortoise winter houses.

Here are the pics of mine that I build for Poppy allot of you have seen them before.

It holds the heat very well never drops below 20 with a basking spot of around 32.

I have a 3ft tubular heater for back ground heat & a 150w ceramic bulb just for back up. I have covered the roof with foil the inside don’t look pretty but it does the job lol.

Come on post your picks need idea’s for the future

ziggy's owner · 12-11-2011, 07:17 PM

Very nice, how olds your tort

Minty913 · 12-11-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggy's owner

Very nice, how olds your tort

Thanks i not sure i rehomed her i would say around 6 years old but that is just me basing it on the size of my other two little ones

nooddle · 12-11-2011, 07:30 PM

Looking good

Lovely tort you have too.

Neddy · 12-11-2011, 07:45 PM

My leopard is housed indoors Minty, he does have the run of the kitchen dinner. He is already really grumpy about the cold weather and winter hasn't even started yet.

I would insulate as best as you can especially the roof

(sorry if I am teaching you to suck eggs) but weather has been mild so far you might struggle in December.

I would get some sort of substrate too

Minty913 · 12-11-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Neddy

My leopard is housed indoors Minty, he does have the run of the kitchen dinner. He is already really grumpy about the cold weather and winter hasn't even started yet.

I would insulate as best as you can especially the roof

(sorry if I am teaching you to suck eggs) but weather has been mild so far you might struggle in December.

I would get some sort of substrate too

haha its cool i have insulated it from head to toe lol.

i was thinking about substrate but its like having a baby horse have to clean her out every day lol.

Neddy · 12-11-2011, 07:58 PM

It is a mighty fine house Minty, I think it's gonna be cosy

I am thinking of getting Ralph a kennel for summer

judith ann · 12-11-2011, 10:00 PM

Thanks for those pics Minty

.Have nearly finished insulating the wendy house for Fluff and will put pics up when finished

.She is now 8half lbs starting out in sept at 6halflbs so must be doing something right.

Judyxx

**16 shells** · 13-11-2011, 07:15 PM

Old'ish pic's but inside the insulated shed in winter i rig up a type of hot box, the Leo's retreating to the back or near the opening area is cooler, i can get some 100f around the lamp's on a good day. Alow out if winter weather is kind. Tube heater night heat. The perspex and bit's stripped out near spring.

terig · 13-11-2011, 08:32 PM

My leopards are indoors on a table that my husband made. Its 6ft x 4ft which is fine for now. They also have the run of the kitchen and they often get in dogs bed. I have underfloor heating in there.

I also keep the heating on all the time, its not on mega hot but just keeps the house warm.

In nicer weather they have the whole run of the garden (it isnt big).

Will put a piccy on later of their indoor run

12-11-2011, 07:11 PM	#1
Minty913 Member Hatched Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Swindon Posts: 291	Sulcata / Leopard Winter Housing Hey all just started this threat because I’m interested in seeing other peoples Sulcata / Leopard Tortoise winter houses. Here are the pics of mine that I build for Poppy allot of you have seen them before. It holds the heat very well never drops below 20 with a basking spot of around 32. I have a 3ft tubular heater for back ground heat & a 150w ceramic bulb just for back up. I have covered the roof with foil the inside don’t look pretty but it does the job lol. Come on post your picks need idea’s for the future

12-11-2011, 07:17 PM	#2
ziggy's owner Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: west midlands Posts: 4,152	Very nice, how olds your tort __________________ 2.0.0 spur thighs 2.3.0 hermanns 2.1.1 marginated 0.0.4 leopard 2.8.0 guinea pigs 1.2.0 Springers 1.0.0 hamster 0.0.1 Blue Tongue skink 2.2.0 Beardies And tropical fish Also have baby marginated tortoises for sale

12-11-2011, 07:30 PM	#4
nooddle Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grampian, Scotland Posts: 815	Looking good Lovely tort you have too. __________________ Tiny A'Tuin by nnaaddiinnee89, on Flickr

12-11-2011, 10:00 PM	#8
judith ann Member Hatched Join Date: May 2011 Location: Salisbury ,Wiltshire Posts: 302	Thanks for those pics Minty.Have nearly finished insulating the wendy house for Fluff and will put pics up when finished .She is now 8half lbs starting out in sept at 6halflbs so must be doing something right. Judyxx __________________ 0.0.2.THB.Squirt and Tilip 1.2.0.Dogs .Ziggy,Fen andPurdie 0.2.0.Cats.Phoebie and Matilda 0.1.0.Freisian Mare.Trijntsje 2.0.0.Budgies.Oliver and Magic 2.0.0.Russian Dwarf Hamsters.Morgan and Toby. 0.1.0.Teenage Ggrandaughter. 1.0.0.Long Suffering Husband. 0.1.0.Sulcata Fluffy 1.4.0.Children 2.6.0.Grandchildren

13-11-2011, 07:15 PM	#9
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Old'ish pic's but inside the insulated shed in winter i rig up a type of hot box, the Leo's retreating to the back or near the opening area is cooler, i can get some 100f around the lamp's on a good day. Alow out if winter weather is kind. Tube heater night heat. The perspex and bit's stripped out near spring. __________________ Paul.

12-11-2011, 07:45 PM	#5
Neddy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,456	My leopard is housed indoors Minty, he does have the run of the kitchen dinner. He is already really grumpy about the cold weather and winter hasn't even started yet. I would insulate as best as you can especially the roof (sorry if I am teaching you to suck eggs) but weather has been mild so far you might struggle in December. I would get some sort of substrate too

12-11-2011, 07:58 PM	#7
Neddy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,456	It is a mighty fine house Minty, I think it's gonna be cosy I am thinking of getting Ralph a kennel for summer

13-11-2011, 08:32 PM	#10
terig Member Hatched Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Sussex Posts: 352	My leopards are indoors on a table that my husband made. Its 6ft x 4ft which is fine for now. They also have the run of the kitchen and they often get in dogs bed. I have underfloor heating in there. I also keep the heating on all the time, its not on mega hot but just keeps the house warm. In nicer weather they have the whole run of the garden (it isnt big). Will put a piccy on later of their indoor run

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