Tortoise tables

Mighty_Quinn · 14-01-2014, 12:26 PM

What is everyones views on these tortoise tables??? I do like the first one as it can be extended.

http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/rept...Fa3KtAod4gYA5g

or

http://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk/...FaEewwodXjkABQ

becciwales · 14-01-2014, 12:51 PM

Well I think they look good but I'm no expert. Eventually we'll be looking for a table so it'll be good to know what others think that have tables. Darwin is in an indoor guinea pig cage at the moment.

emma_mcraf · 14-01-2014, 01:25 PM

My reservation would be the depth of the table. I'm not sure 21.5cm is deep enough to prevent escapees! I know Theo would climb the corners of that easily.
My tables have a depth of over 30cm and have a lip all around to prevent climbers escaping!

becciwales · 14-01-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by emma_mcraf

My reservation would be the depth of the table. I'm not sure 21.5cm is deep enough to prevent escapees! I know Theo would climb the corners of that easily.
My tables have a depth of over 30cm and have a lip all around to prevent climbers escaping!

Something I wouldn't have thought of!

ClareandCo · 14-01-2014, 01:39 PM

Totally agree about the depth, plus of course the cost.

Tortoises can (and I use it as a general term) get frustrated at being able to see out. The painted on greenery could look at bit naff up close!

The sleeping area also reduces the size of the actual table.

becciwales · 14-01-2014, 01:42 PM

I'm going to change from my original thought to, no, hopeless things!!

This is why I love this forum! Plenty of experienced advice before expensive mistakes at made!!

lonelylayla · 14-01-2014, 01:44 PM

Both look good for what they are, first one is a tad small, second one a little better. I think it is the actual cost which is astonishing

Converting a 2nd hand wardrobe or bookcase might be a cheaper option - didn't we have a chippy join SW recently

yuna1971 · 14-01-2014, 06:03 PM

Have a look at Secret Garden Woodcraft.

http://secretgardenwoodcraft.com

Stuart who makes then does an excellent job. He's made my last two and makes them to your measurements, as well as selling standard size ones.
Couriered delivery to all parts of the country.
My latest table was also proofed for additional cost but all the same it's something that puts that extra touch to it. xx

becciwales · 14-01-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lonelylayla

Both look good for what they are, first one is a tad small, second one a little better. I think it is the actual cost which is astonishing

Converting a 2nd hand wardrobe or bookcase might be a cheaper option - didn't we have a chippy join SW recently

We did!! Handy!

Pussygalore · 15-01-2014, 08:00 AM

if you want something on a base then why not simply pick up a piece of furniture such as a sideboard/chest of drawers or similar and either put sides around the top or build your table on the top. The base furniture could be free from freecycle, theres always loads of suitable things and the table could be made for around £20 or so using ply for the base and mdf or similar for the sides. The ready made ones are fine if money isn't a problem but for those on a budget its not difficult to have something just as nice and you don't need to be a carpenter to make it, plus the base would be handy for keeping your torty things in.

14-01-2014, 12:26 PM	#1
Mighty_Quinn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Scotland Posts: 500	Tortoise tables What is everyones views on these tortoise tables??? I do like the first one as it can be extended. http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/rept...Fa3KtAod4gYA5g or http://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk/...FaEewwodXjkABQ __________________

14-01-2014, 12:51 PM	#2
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	Well I think they look good but I'm no expert. Eventually we'll be looking for a table so it'll be good to know what others think that have tables. Darwin is in an indoor guinea pig cage at the moment. __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

14-01-2014, 01:25 PM	#3
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	My reservation would be the depth of the table. I'm not sure 21.5cm is deep enough to prevent escapees! I know Theo would climb the corners of that easily. My tables have a depth of over 30cm and have a lip all around to prevent climbers escaping! __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

14-01-2014, 01:42 PM	#6
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	I'm going to change from my original thought to, no, hopeless things!! This is why I love this forum! Plenty of experienced advice before expensive mistakes at made!! __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

14-01-2014, 01:44 PM	#7
lonelylayla Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ammanford, South Wales Posts: 1,481	Both look good for what they are, first one is a tad small, second one a little better. I think it is the actual cost which is astonishing Converting a 2nd hand wardrobe or bookcase might be a cheaper option - didn't we have a chippy join SW recently __________________ Lynne TG Terresteris 1:3:1 Apollo & Layla, Santa, Helpa & Unig TG Iberia 2:3:0 Tonka, LJ, Persephone, Cleo & Clyde Saffron TGG RIP Jaunary 2019 Jasper, Harry & Ruby pussy cats 4 ex bat hens.

14-01-2014, 01:39 PM	#5
ClareandCo Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,350	Totally agree about the depth, plus of course the cost. Tortoises can (and I use it as a general term) get frustrated at being able to see out. The painted on greenery could look at bit naff up close! The sleeping area also reduces the size of the actual table.

14-01-2014, 06:03 PM	#8
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Have a look at Secret Garden Woodcraft. http://secretgardenwoodcraft.com Stuart who makes then does an excellent job. He's made my last two and makes them to your measurements, as well as selling standard size ones. Couriered delivery to all parts of the country. My latest table was also proofed for additional cost but all the same it's something that puts that extra touch to it. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

15-01-2014, 08:00 AM	#10
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	if you want something on a base then why not simply pick up a piece of furniture such as a sideboard/chest of drawers or similar and either put sides around the top or build your table on the top. The base furniture could be free from freecycle, theres always loads of suitable things and the table could be made for around £20 or so using ply for the base and mdf or similar for the sides. The ready made ones are fine if money isn't a problem but for those on a budget its not difficult to have something just as nice and you don't need to be a carpenter to make it, plus the base would be handy for keeping your torty things in.

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