Horsfield tortoise table help needed

cherylahutch · 23-01-2012, 08:06 PM

We have our Horsfield Elvis in a glass fronted wooden viv cabinet at the moment but the glass got knocked when I was cleaning him out yesterday and now has a deep scratch in it which I think may well turn into a crack soon. We have been thinking about a tortoise table instead anyway so the question is if we don't want to replace it again any time soon (which we don't really) What is the best size to get for him. The viv is a 4 foot one and to me it does not give him much room to roam about even though he is still just a baby really, less than a year old. we are limited with space so is there any other option like a two layered table with a ramp to give him extra space to roam about? Its not as big a problem when it is warmer outside as he gets out in the garden but at the moment he is in doors for the winter. We have no plans to try and hibernate him any time soon either. We wondered about making our own but have no idea where to start so think a ready made one would be best. Any help would be appreciated

knottyedge · 23-01-2012, 08:46 PM

Give him as bigger one as you have space for is your best bet,a 2 layer one is a great idea if you are limited space wise

Damita · 23-01-2012, 10:06 PM

4ft x 2 ft x 10 inches tall.... Bigger if you have room

Xero · 23-01-2012, 10:10 PM

well if its just the one tort a 3' x 2' would be a more than big enough for a while, but the bigger the better so if you can fit a bigger one in, its better to do so if not, just get the biggest you can.

cherylahutch · 24-01-2012, 01:59 AM

I think we can only fit a maximum 4 foot in the space so a double one might have to be the best idea. Any idea best place to buy one?

yuna1971 · 24-01-2012, 07:01 AM

I think there is a member that sells the 2-tier ones. Secret Garden woodcraft I think..
Have a look through some previous housing posts and you should see their name crop up on responses. xx

secret-tortoise · 24-01-2012, 08:23 AM

Hi,

Thanks Yuna for the plug!!

Secret Garden have been making two tier Penthouse table for a few years now and also "bunk bed " style tables but if your tortoises need to get from one level to another under there own steam then the Penthouse would be the way to go.Size is not an issue as they can be made to the size you need.

Any questions feel free to post or PM me.

Stuart
http://secretgardenwoodcraft.com

Tortoise tables/garden lodges/hibernation boxes.

cherylahutch · 24-01-2012, 10:51 AM

Hi they look really good, what sort of price are they and Do you deliver to Northumberland?

secret-tortoise · 24-01-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cherylahutch

Hi they look really good, what sort of price are they and Do you deliver to Northumberland?

Hi,

A 48" by 22" Penthouse as in the pics with the standard lamp fixing (bayonet ) would be £132.00 delivered ,you can change the spec adding such things as Exo-terra glow-light (for use with a mercury vapour bulb etc) and or clips for a UVB strip light or a 2nd lamp arm with a ceramic light fitting for use with a "compact" UVB bulb.

Stuart

cherylahutch · 24-01-2012, 03:36 PM

Hi
Elvis has a strip lamp and a heat bulb at the momnet so would probably need to put them in whatever we choose. Would that size give him enough space when he is fully grown?

23-01-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	Horsfield tortoise table help needed We have our Horsfield Elvis in a glass fronted wooden viv cabinet at the moment but the glass got knocked when I was cleaning him out yesterday and now has a deep scratch in it which I think may well turn into a crack soon. We have been thinking about a tortoise table instead anyway so the question is if we don't want to replace it again any time soon (which we don't really) What is the best size to get for him. The viv is a 4 foot one and to me it does not give him much room to roam about even though he is still just a baby really, less than a year old. we are limited with space so is there any other option like a two layered table with a ramp to give him extra space to roam about? Its not as big a problem when it is warmer outside as he gets out in the garden but at the moment he is in doors for the winter. We have no plans to try and hibernate him any time soon either. We wondered about making our own but have no idea where to start so think a ready made one would be best. Any help would be appreciated

23-01-2012, 08:46 PM	#2
knottyedge Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the Cotswolds,gloucestershire Posts: 619	Give him as bigger one as you have space for is your best bet,a 2 layer one is a great idea if you are limited space wise __________________ X2 Greyhounds- Barnabas and Rufus x6 Spur Thighed Ibera's-Clover,Willow,Figwort, Radish,Pennywort and Bramble X1Tropical fish setup Last edited by knottyedge; 24-01-2012 at 09:27 AM.

23-01-2012, 10:10 PM	#4
Xero Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 742	well if its just the one tort a 3' x 2' would be a more than big enough for a while, but the bigger the better so if you can fit a bigger one in, its better to do so if not, just get the biggest you can. __________________ Peaches > Turbo > Speedy > Dexcie 1.2.0 T.h.Horsfieldii..R.I.P Speedy :(

24-01-2012, 07:01 AM	#6
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	I think there is a member that sells the 2-tier ones. Secret Garden woodcraft I think.. Have a look through some previous housing posts and you should see their name crop up on responses. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

23-01-2012, 10:06 PM	#3
Damita Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LONDON Posts: 212	4ft x 2 ft x 10 inches tall.... Bigger if you have room

24-01-2012, 01:59 AM	#5
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	I think we can only fit a maximum 4 foot in the space so a double one might have to be the best idea. Any idea best place to buy one?

24-01-2012, 08:23 AM	#7
secret-tortoise Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Norfolk Posts: 69	Hi, Thanks Yuna for the plug!! Secret Garden have been making two tier Penthouse table for a few years now and also "bunk bed " style tables but if your tortoises need to get from one level to another under there own steam then the Penthouse would be the way to go.Size is not an issue as they can be made to the size you need. Any questions feel free to post or PM me. Stuart http://secretgardenwoodcraft.com Tortoise tables/garden lodges/hibernation boxes.

24-01-2012, 10:51 AM	#8
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	Hi they look really good, what sort of price are they and Do you deliver to Northumberland?

24-01-2012, 03:36 PM	#10
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	Hi Elvis has a strip lamp and a heat bulb at the momnet so would probably need to put them in whatever we choose. Would that size give him enough space when he is fully grown?

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