Wilkinsons Vivs.

**16 shells** · 06-11-2010, 08:28 AM

Don't know a great deal (pun) on viv's but saw these from Wilko's direct for £60 starting price.
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Reptile...s76aYYKg%3D%3D

FinnGB · 06-11-2010, 08:34 AM

not bad. theres a nice cabinet on there too

my viv is on my computer desk atm haha

fungimala · 06-11-2010, 11:15 AM

I thought Vivariums are bad, haha I'm muddled up

**16 shells** · 06-11-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fungimala

I thought Vivariums are bad, haha I'm muddled up

Hi don't be muddled

, posted for keepers who also keep other reptiles and the likes. Tables are one of the best way's for tort's, but cheap vivs can come in for overwintering/ not hibernating small med tort's, with a bit of tweaking the set up.

fungimala · 06-11-2010, 11:48 AM

aaaaaah, thanks a lot, so in the winter, when not hibernating, some people use vivariums? and also what is the 'tweaking' that needs to be performed?

swad1000 · 06-11-2010, 11:54 AM

Vivs can suffer from poor ventilation, and it can be hard to get a good temp gradient, especially in a small viv.

But with a little care and planning that can be overcome, a well set up viv will work as well a good set up table, and in some cases and some species it can be easier to use a viv.

Really depends on what you are trying to achieve.

Personally I think tables are easier to setup for 90% of keepers.

**16 shells** · 06-11-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swad1000

Vivs can suffer from poor ventilation, and it can be hard to get a good temp gradient, especially in a small viv.

But with a little care and planning that can be overcome, a well set up viv will work as well a good set up table, and in some cases and some species it can be easier to use a viv.

Really depends on what you are trying to achieve.

Personally I think tables are easier to setup for 90% of keepers.

I agree, table would be easier and probs safer for a beginner.

**sarah** · 06-11-2010, 12:36 PM

Vivariums are great for tropical tortoise such as red foots and yellow foots, who require a more humid environment

fungimala · 06-11-2010, 02:14 PM

aah thanks

06-11-2010, 08:28 AM	#1
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Wilkinsons Vivs. Don't know a great deal (pun) on viv's but saw these from Wilko's direct for £60 starting price. http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Reptile...s76aYYKg%3D%3D __________________ Paul.

06-11-2010, 08:34 AM	#2
FinnGB Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 649	not bad. theres a nice cabinet on there too my viv is on my computer desk atm haha __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/finngb

06-11-2010, 12:36 PM	#8
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06-11-2010, 11:15 AM	#3
fungimala Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 21	I thought Vivariums are bad, haha I'm muddled up

06-11-2010, 11:48 AM	#5
fungimala Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 21	aaaaaah, thanks a lot, so in the winter, when not hibernating, some people use vivariums? and also what is the 'tweaking' that needs to be performed?

06-11-2010, 11:54 AM	#6
swad1000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,702	Vivs can suffer from poor ventilation, and it can be hard to get a good temp gradient, especially in a small viv. But with a little care and planning that can be overcome, a well set up viv will work as well a good set up table, and in some cases and some species it can be easier to use a viv. Really depends on what you are trying to achieve. Personally I think tables are easier to setup for 90% of keepers.

06-11-2010, 02:14 PM	#9
fungimala Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 21	aah thanks

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