Habitat - Indoor :: I need examples of how to build a basking area!!!!!

[gizzle1111]

Hi Guys,

Need your help again.

I am looking at building a new basking area for my turtle tank, but do not want to sacrifce any swimming area if possible!!!

Right now i am just doing a bit of investigation work and would REALLY appreciate other members leaving links to pictures or discriptions of there handy work when designing a basking area for their turtle's that lives in tank's.

Thanks guys for your help. I think this thread could be a good reference for anyone wanting to build a basking area and avoid those crapy basking products you can buy from the pet shop.

Cheers
Gareth[/b]

[marisa]

If you look in the Photo Gallery, you'll see a number of examples of basking areas members have made. Ellman605 also recently posted pictures of the basking area he made.

[ellman605]

i just built one, as marisa said, and its working out well

Here it is, i'll add more pics tomorrow when its lighter

it was very simple, just took some boarding, i forget what type, attached the sides with l brackets and screws, and the ramp is a small zoo-med dock covered in foam.

[steve]

How big is your turtle and your tank?

[Spookster]

I built an above tank basking area as well. Photos are in the photo gallery forum.

[gizzle1111]

Hey guys, thanks for the links to the pics. I am a real big fan of the basking area outside the tank so i can maximize the use of the tank for swimming.

Given me heaps of idea!!!!! Once i have completely my project i will be sure to post some pics for you all.

Once again thanks!!!

Cheers
Gareth