Herp Nursery or Fridge?

123456789 · 17-10-2009, 06:58 PM

Hiya,
Im just wondering is it worth using a herp nursery for hibernating or is it better to use the fridge?

Thanks

Pussygalore · 17-10-2009, 09:29 PM

if you can afford to buy a nursery and want to use it for incubating (I think it does that as well) then its a good buy but I don't know of many that have actually brought one. A fridge is a lot cheaper and can be used for drink

Dexieii · 18-10-2009, 10:21 AM

A vote for the fridge method here, hibernation fridge in winter, beer fridge in summer, simples

Dawn Fletcher · 18-10-2009, 11:47 AM

I have a Herp nursery II and I use mine just for incubation...........but it is very stable and I am sure it would be very stable as a hibernation unit too............with the clear front you can also check on tort too I suppose, but you would need to have a flap over it to keep the light out.
Suppose if you only have a couple of torts it would be fine.......but no good for me as I have far more..lol

Dawn

Gaelle · 18-10-2009, 03:54 PM

How much are they?

**16 shells** · 18-10-2009, 04:21 PM

The cheapest i have seen is £112 with free delivery, www.theonlinepetstore.co.uk
Paul

TortoiseBea · 18-10-2009, 04:38 PM

I was thinking of getting one of these for next year when I hibernate my tortoise. Reason being I don't have space for a fridge (cannot find a small larder fridge that doesn't have an icebox) and this seams a reasonable price and size.

Gaelle · 18-10-2009, 06:05 PM

it does seem quite reasonable! I can't have another fridge either and the one I use for myself is not reliable. will definitely think about it for next year!

123456789 · 19-10-2009, 10:38 AM

thanks for all your help
i have managed to get one for £99 delivered from http://www.jewelsofthejungleshop.co....r/prod_91.html

It is a special offer for this week only so i thought i would give them a try

Many thanks again

Cath

TortoiseBea · 19-10-2009, 05:01 PM

Sounds like a good deal you got there!
Please get back to us on how your hibernation goes using this, as I for one would be interested in buying one next year if it is a success

17-10-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
123456789 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Herp Nursery or Fridge? Hiya, Im just wondering is it worth using a herp nursery for hibernating or is it better to use the fridge? Thanks

18-10-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
Dexieii Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Kent Posts: 76	A vote for the fridge method here, hibernation fridge in winter, beer fridge in summer, simples __________________ 1.0.0 TGG 2.7.2 THB www.cinqueportsrescue.co.uk

18-10-2009, 04:21 PM	#6
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	The cheapest i have seen is £112 with free delivery, www.theonlinepetstore.co.uk Paul __________________ Paul.

18-10-2009, 04:38 PM	#7
TortoiseBea Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 291	I was thinking of getting one of these for next year when I hibernate my tortoise. Reason being I don't have space for a fridge (cannot find a small larder fridge that doesn't have an icebox) and this seams a reasonable price and size. __________________

19-10-2009, 05:01 PM	#10
TortoiseBea Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 291	Sounds like a good deal you got there! Please get back to us on how your hibernation goes using this, as I for one would be interested in buying one next year if it is a success __________________

17-10-2009, 09:29 PM	#2
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	if you can afford to buy a nursery and want to use it for incubating (I think it does that as well) then its a good buy but I don't know of many that have actually brought one. A fridge is a lot cheaper and can be used for drink

18-10-2009, 11:47 AM	#4
Dawn Fletcher Banned Sub Adult Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,174	I have a Herp nursery II and I use mine just for incubation...........but it is very stable and I am sure it would be very stable as a hibernation unit too............with the clear front you can also check on tort too I suppose, but you would need to have a flap over it to keep the light out. Suppose if you only have a couple of torts it would be fine.......but no good for me as I have far more..lol Dawn

18-10-2009, 03:54 PM	#5
Gaelle Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 185	How much are they?

18-10-2009, 06:05 PM	#8
Gaelle Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 185	it does seem quite reasonable! I can't have another fridge either and the one I use for myself is not reliable. will definitely think about it for next year!

19-10-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
123456789 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	thanks for all your help i have managed to get one for £99 delivered from http://www.jewelsofthejungleshop.co....r/prod_91.html It is a special offer for this week only so i thought i would give them a try Many thanks again Cath

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