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Dag^Jase · 22-07-2011, 11:39 AM

Its really annoying though! Went to 5 pet shops all recomended vivs and thats why i brought one

Rae · 22-07-2011, 11:55 AM

If you've managed to make extra ventilation for them then the viv is fine seeing as you already probably spent a lot of money on it. You just need to keep an eye on your temps and moisture levels etc which you seem to be aware of.

My torts are in a table with a piece of glass in the side of it so i can see inside and the glass doesnt bother them. In fact Pickle likes to climb on top of the log to look out of the glass from a distance.

If you feel like the glass is causing them distress then just place paper or card or even black tape along the bottom so they cant see out and it should be fine.

Rae x

TortBabe · 22-07-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dag^Jase

well the glass is routh 20cm wide if i put an extra piece of wood say 10cm accross where the glass used to be do you thibk that would be ok?

As long as your torts have no chance of climbing out that would be fine! Thats the thing about petshops, they want to make a profit on the viv and do not care less about the torts welfare :verymad: Though not all petshops are the same, there's 1 near here that only sells guinea pig cages with her torts

soYUsae · 22-07-2011, 06:05 PM

Great idea!

Marly · 22-07-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dag^Jase

pics didnt work Marly but id love to see them?

Thanks, I can see them, so not sure whats happened. Can anyone else see them?

**Bindi** · 22-07-2011, 06:29 PM

I can see them

The main thing with using a viv is that you are able to achieve a good temperature gradient and that they don't get too hot

It may benefit torty to have a humid hide to retreat to if he wishes

Anita Sayles · 22-07-2011, 07:08 PM

I can't see them either...

Eremiel · 23-07-2011, 07:03 PM

With my viv' (I bought a just over 6 foot by 2 foot one) I took out all the glass and fitted coated mesh in its place. Lots of air flow and not to much fuss

just a thought x

22-07-2011, 06:29 PM	#16
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	I can see them The main thing with using a viv is that you are able to achieve a good temperature gradient and that they don't get too hot It may benefit torty to have a humid hide to retreat to if he wishes __________________

22-07-2011, 07:08 PM	#17
Anita Sayles Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, Devon UK Posts: 1,163	I can't see them either... __________________ ... Be young, be foolish, but be happy... Life is too short to worry about unimportant things. Reach for the sky, touch your star, and then you find your dream... TheTams - 1965

23-07-2011, 07:03 PM	#18
Eremiel Member Hatched Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 301	With my viv' (I bought a just over 6 foot by 2 foot one) I took out all the glass and fitted coated mesh in its place. Lots of air flow and not to much fuss just a thought x __________________ 1:1:0 Testudo Agrionemys horsfieldii. 0:1:0 Pain in the bum Cat.

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22-07-2011, 11:39 AM	#11
Dag^Jase Junior Member Egg Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 40	Its really annoying though! Went to 5 pet shops all recomended vivs and thats why i brought one

22-07-2011, 11:55 AM	#12
Rae Member Hatched Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 379	If you've managed to make extra ventilation for them then the viv is fine seeing as you already probably spent a lot of money on it. You just need to keep an eye on your temps and moisture levels etc which you seem to be aware of. My torts are in a table with a piece of glass in the side of it so i can see inside and the glass doesnt bother them. In fact Pickle likes to climb on top of the log to look out of the glass from a distance. If you feel like the glass is causing them distress then just place paper or card or even black tape along the bottom so they cant see out and it should be fine. Rae x

22-07-2011, 06:05 PM	#14
soYUsae Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 74	Great idea!

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