Enclosure pictures - Page 2

snapingmata · 23-11-2009, 09:38 AM

Here is my Chelus fimbriata ( matamata ) set up , currently housing 3.4.0

in this set up i keep my Staurotypus triporcatus 0.0.8 they are around 8cm scl.

ME SHELL · 23-11-2009, 09:45 AM

Wow that is gorgeous, would love something like that in my house, who needs the tv, I couls sit for hours just watching them, so tranquil.

**Bindi** · 23-11-2009, 12:29 PM

Wow!!!!!!! I agree, they are absolutely amazing set ups...brilliant

Geomyda · 23-11-2009, 02:20 PM

Fantastic enclosures!!

snapingmata · 23-11-2009, 02:52 PM

Thank you all

romski · 12-03-2010, 09:03 PM

Hi guys spring has brought on a new build session.

I keep Europeans and they were due a new pond.

Its nice and shallow with many 3D options to keep them occupied. They do get stressed with too much proximity to each other so they should enjoy the extra space.

I intend to add branches next to provide as much crawling options as possible.
The guttering is a big bio filter.

Cheers
Rom

romski · 12-03-2010, 09:27 PM

This should have been posted under the thread for europeans.
I shall be building a smaller scale one for the spotties. Will post when I do.

Rom

TortBabe · 12-03-2010, 11:18 PM

Wow, would love 1 of these in my garden xx

Kirkie · 13-03-2010, 12:23 AM

Hey Rom,

Looking good and having seen the drained version on the TT, I think that the creation of an interesting "aquascape" for them to explore is excellent. Also loving the idea of the creation of custom made hibernation chambers under plants. I've read a lot about Spotties favouring submerged plant root balls for hibernation quarters, my reading on Euro's is limited but I think its a great idea.

romski · 14-03-2010, 01:05 AM

David Carrolls' book The year of the Turtle is a must read. It does have fantastic levels of information presentented almost subliminally. Huge information you just have to recognise it for what it really is.

You can get it from here. I am sure David wil post to you if you ask him.

carrollartgallery.com

I was lucky enough to meet David and Laurrette last year and talked with them over a couple of days. I took loads of notes and in a simple way have tried to reproduce crudely what I understood. Already having done this I can see that things could be refined.

If you want to get real insight into North american turtles (New England) get this book - he has others but start with this. The views for Spotteds read across to Emys as their ecological niche seems so similar.

Rom

23-11-2009, 12:29 PM	#13
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Wow!!!!!!! I agree, they are absolutely amazing set ups...brilliant __________________

12-03-2010, 09:03 PM	#16
romski Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset Posts: 216	European pond turtle enclosure Hi guys spring has brought on a new build session. I keep Europeans and they were due a new pond. Its nice and shallow with many 3D options to keep them occupied. They do get stressed with too much proximity to each other so they should enjoy the extra space. I intend to add branches next to provide as much crawling options as possible. The guttering is a big bio filter. Cheers Rom

12-03-2010, 09:27 PM	#17
romski Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset Posts: 216	Europeans This should have been posted under the thread for europeans. I shall be building a smaller scale one for the spotties. Will post when I do. Rom

12-03-2010, 11:18 PM	#18
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Wow, would love 1 of these in my garden xx __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

14-03-2010, 01:05 AM	#20
romski Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset Posts: 216	hibernation David Carrolls' book The year of the Turtle is a must read. It does have fantastic levels of information presentented almost subliminally. Huge information you just have to recognise it for what it really is. You can get it from here. I am sure David wil post to you if you ask him. carrollartgallery.com I was lucky enough to meet David and Laurrette last year and talked with them over a couple of days. I took loads of notes and in a simple way have tried to reproduce crudely what I understood. Already having done this I can see that things could be refined. If you want to get real insight into North american turtles (New England) get this book - he has others but start with this. The views for Spotteds read across to Emys as their ecological niche seems so similar. Rom

23-11-2009, 09:38 AM	#11
snapingmata Junior Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vilvoorde , Belgium Posts: 33	Here is my Chelus fimbriata ( matamata ) set up , currently housing 3.4.0 in this set up i keep my Staurotypus triporcatus 0.0.8 they are around 8cm scl.

23-11-2009, 09:45 AM	#12
ME SHELL Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 8,484	Wow that is gorgeous, would love something like that in my house, who needs the tv, I couls sit for hours just watching them, so tranquil.

23-11-2009, 02:20 PM	#14
Geomyda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,094	Fantastic enclosures!!

23-11-2009, 02:52 PM	#15
snapingmata Junior Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vilvoorde , Belgium Posts: 33	Thank you all

13-03-2010, 12:23 AM	#19
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Hey Rom, Looking good and having seen the drained version on the TT, I think that the creation of an interesting "aquascape" for them to explore is excellent. Also loving the idea of the creation of custom made hibernation chambers under plants. I've read a lot about Spotties favouring submerged plant root balls for hibernation quarters, my reading on Euro's is limited but I think its a great idea.

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