Habitat - Indoor :: Can someone help me find...

[jenaero]

I need a couple large half-logs and cant find them anywhere. None of the pet stores here have them. They have small ones, suitable for, say a lizard but I need something that is large enough for an adult box turtle to hide under. I've checked online also. Anyone?

[sonyj]

I'm not sure how big you would need, but there are some on ebay. Have you looked there?

[jenaero]

I've never used ebay...yea, I know, where've I been....don't you have to pay for an account?

[Jessica313]

no,setting up an acount is free, and buying stuff is free ( well except the cost of the item ur buying) they only charge you when you sell things

[jenaero]

oh ok. I'll check it out then. thanks

[steve]

Not sure if this is what you are looking for... there are some half-logs here: http://www.undergroundreptiles.com/hideboxes.htm

They're not real, but here is the description:
The Turtle Hut is the best choice in natural-looking hides. This hide looks like wood, but is made of resin instead, making it safe for full or partial submersion. Perfect for turtles, tortoise, or other reptiles.
Small - 3.25" x 3.5" x 1.75"
Medium - 4.75" x 4.75" x 2"
Large - 6.75" x 5.5" x 2.75"
XLarge - 8.75" x 7.5" x 4.25"
Giant - 10.75" x 10.5" x 5.5"

[jenaero]

Yep that's the one. And I see they ship to Canada! Yay. Thanks!

[steve]

There seem to be a few places cheaper than that link above. Were you looking the "Giant" size?

[steve]

$10.29 http://www.thatpetplace.com/MainPro/Ite ... +0495+0344 (might not be in stock)

$10.95 http://www.petmountain.com/show_product/508005 (does mention shipping to Canada, but doesn't list cost)

[jenaero]

I'd probably go large now and giant later...thanks, i'll check those out when i get a break here at work

[reptilegrrl]

I seriously wouldn't bother. I have tried adding shelters and whatnot to box turtle pens, but they really prefer to just bury themselves in substrate.

If you must make a shelter, buy a cheap, large, terra cotta pot and half-bury it in the substrate. The prices on those half-logs are outrageous. A terra cotta pot is easier to clean, too- a log can absorb waste and harbor disease, whereas you can bake a pot. Don't waste your money!

[jenaero]

Actually, right now in both my boxie tubs they each have a hide log (corkbark) and a plant pot. They both prefer the logs rather than burying in the substrate.