2nd tier help

stephenxiii · 15-10-2013, 07:42 PM

Hey guy's,

So i'm looking to expand our tort table to a 2 tier, kind of with a ramp up to another level possibly for a hide or just for running up and down.

My current table is this design

Dimensions: H 109 x W 61 x D 23cm

I'm thinking of something like at the opposite side to the hide in the picture
but not sure.

What do you guys think any tips/ idea's etc

stephenxiii · 18-10-2013, 02:37 AM

anybody able to help

lonelylayla · 18-10-2013, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephenxiii

anybody able to help

Hi

I am no expert on these "build things" so hoping someone else will come along too

Obviously you would need to make sure that the sides of any new tier were high enough to prevent escape, also that tort could not drop off the ramp and hurt themselves. Sorry - not much help as I expect you have already thought of that

Catwoman63 · 18-10-2013, 08:46 AM

Can you not extend the area on the same level, say by another 12" long? to me it looks a bit small to add another level, but i dont know what size yours is? xxx

Ozric Jonathan · 18-10-2013, 11:30 AM

Hi Stephen. There can be a problem with ramps unless they are enclosed or at least have high sides on them as the tortoise often just goes over the edge.

If you built a second tier there would need to be adequate ventilation and space between the 2 levels.

Hope this helps a bit.

**egyptiandan64** · 20-10-2013, 02:50 PM

There would also be a bit more room without the large hide.

Danny

stephenxiii · 20-10-2013, 05:55 PM

Thanks for the reply's guy's
i'm planning on removing the hide panel to make the space bigger
one of my friends is a joiner so i'll see if he can do anything

15-10-2013, 07:42 PM	#1
stephenxiii Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Greenock Posts: 103	2nd tier help Hey guy's, So i'm looking to expand our tort table to a 2 tier, kind of with a ramp up to another level possibly for a hide or just for running up and down. My current table is this design Dimensions: H 109 x W 61 x D 23cm I'm thinking of something like at the opposite side to the hide in the picture but not sure. What do you guys think any tips/ idea's etc

18-10-2013, 08:46 AM	#4
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Can you not extend the area on the same level, say by another 12" long? to me it looks a bit small to add another level, but i dont know what size yours is? xxx __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

18-10-2013, 11:30 AM	#5
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	Hi Stephen. There can be a problem with ramps unless they are enclosed or at least have high sides on them as the tortoise often just goes over the edge. If you built a second tier there would need to be adequate ventilation and space between the 2 levels. Hope this helps a bit. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

20-10-2013, 02:50 PM	#6
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	There would also be a bit more room without the large hide. Danny __________________

18-10-2013, 02:37 AM	#2
stephenxiii Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Greenock Posts: 103	anybody able to help

20-10-2013, 05:55 PM	#7
stephenxiii Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Greenock Posts: 103	Thanks for the reply's guy's i'm planning on removing the hide panel to make the space bigger one of my friends is a joiner so i'll see if he can do anything

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