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36in L X 24in W X 12in H Wood enclosure has wire safety cover and private sleeping area. Easy to assemble, perfect for tortoises and box turtles.
- - Private weatherproof sleeping area
- - Easy to assemble
- - Modular, simply remove end panel and connect a second tortoise house
Specifications
| SKU | 1183753 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Zoo Med |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Additional Features
| Primary Color | Natural Wood |
|---|---|
| Personalized Item flag | No |
| Material | Wood |
Item Dimensions
| Length | 36 IN |
|---|---|
| Height | 12 IN |
| Width | 24 IN |
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Great Way to Raise Tortoise (over a year old and still looking new)
Dezi09087
11 years ago
I have three Desert Tortoise's (Babies) and they where in pretty bad shape when ...
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Prob fine for baby, relocation will be needed
Chanitos
5 years ago
The house is average. It is easy to put together even for those not experienced....
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Very good
DLBJ
2 years ago
Reliable and sturdy. Had to add bottom liner for moisture.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Must have a drill for assembly.
Pelusa1
2 years ago
Only problem I had is that there were not any pre drilled holes. Make sure you have a drill to assemble. Cage is great othe wise.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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I don’t have a product to rate..
Gabbbb
4 years ago
It’s been delayed twice and this second time, I’ve gone two days without any updates on its whereabouts.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Tortoise house
Tabgro
4 years ago
Instructions were a little hard to understand otherwise great
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Turtle Box
CLW XOXO
4 years ago
Love the turtle box. It is very helpful and large.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Good size but cheap materials
Tortilla the Tortoise
5 years ago
Perfect sized enclosure for my juvenile Hermann tortoise. The few problems I have is that the hinges came rusted out of the box. Also, the wood itself is kind of cheap. It splits a little when you screw it together. Other than that, I highly recommend this product.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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great!
Danelle Paye
5 years ago
Love this it was easy to put together and my tortoise loves it. The box is a nice size for a small tortoise.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Prob fine for baby, relocation will be needed
Chanitos
5 years ago
The house is average. It is easy to put together even for those not experienced. The wood is not the best quality, it does feel cheap. With what it's worth you could probably build a bigger and better quality one yourself. Nevertheless, it will last you a while and it is convenient for those not experienced in wood working like myself. It's small so your tortoise will need to be relocated. I bought this as an addition to my original enclosure. Russian tortoise need an enclosure with a minimum space of 4x8'. They need a lot of space. The substrate needs to be at least 4-6" deep, so the walls need to be higher than the zoo med house can provide. Russian tortoises are great climbers, if the walls are too short or they find something that helps them prop themselves up on to the walls they will climb out of their enclosure. Please do a lot of research on your tortoise species or animal friend before you decide to buy this product. Caring for a reptile can be confusing. Their is so much misinformation everywhere even at pet stores. I've heard many employees give recommendations that really weren't appropriate for the species. Please be careful and research responsibly. A great place I was able to find lots of great information from experienced tortoise owners and breeders was at a website call: Tortoise Forum. They are very passionate about what they do and have great care sheets and advice on how you can better care for tortoises. Please check them out.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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What is the Length and Width of this habitat?
What kind of wood is this made from and is this waterproof?
- This is a soft type of wood, like pine. The box is thin plywood none of this is sealed nor waterproof. Our remedy was to use a rubber-type material that prevents our tortoise to not damage the wood from water, urine, or feces. I hope this helps.
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How would one go about cleaning this
I have a Red Foot. He’s about 5-6 in right now and I’d like to get him a bigger place to roam. Would this be a good fit for him?
Does anyone know if this is pine or cedar? Because both those aren't supposed to be used for tortoise tanks because it causes eye issues and respiratory problems. It being splintery also is not helping my concerns.
I have a box turtle that has an outdoor enclosure, but am looking for something to put her in at night so that she is safe from predators. Can this be used outdoors? If it rains will it flood on the inside? Are there holes for ventilation on the bottom?
- There are no holes on the bottom but it comes in pieces you have to assemble so you could totally cut some holes in the bottom yourself, I think it would probably flood if it rained regardless of holes cut in it but they would definetly help with keeping things dryer and better ventilated. I think it could be used outdoors successfully but you would probably want to spray it with a protectant for the wood so it wouldnt waste away in the weather, but it would need to be something safe for animals so you would have to look into that. If it rained you could put the box in the garage or something. I hope this helps!
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What kind of wood is this made of?
Will a full grown tortoise be able to fit through the whole to the shade room?
- It completely depends on the species. A adult Russian, Greek, or Herman’s Tortoise definitely. Larger species like red foots, leopards and Sulcatas cannot and should not be housed in something of this size but if they’re juveniles this would work well for their first few years.
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What substrate do you recommend for this house and a Russian tortoise?
- I do not have a Russia Tortoise so I am not sure on substrate but you want it to mimik their original habitat, so something dry that maintains heat and wont get in the tortoise's airways. I use 3 parts natural soil to 1 part sand for my mediteranian Hermann tortoise, but I recomend getting a tank liner for the bottom of this enclosure so any moister doesn't rot the wood. Hope this helps!
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Would this be suitable for an adult Eastern Box Turtle?
- This is a really nice box. It is divided into a large section and a smaller section for them to hide. I'm currently using it on a young African Spur Tortoise but he's about to out grow it!
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