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I'm digging a trench for my boxies new enclosure and need to know if 10 inches below the surface and 11 inches above is fine?

I am putting 15 inch cinder blocks in the trench and a 6" high wooden frame ontop of them.
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I think it should be okay, but I have noticed that cinder blocks have a rough enough surface for turtles to climb pretty easily, so its REALLY important to have an overhang at the top of the barrier.

thanks Steph.
I have wood and screen for the top I just need to assemble it, it'll have latches at each corner so no buldozing out.
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My Site
1.2.1 Terrapene Carolina Triunguis
0.1 Nymphicus hollandicus
1.1 Melopsittacus undulatus
1.0 American Cocker Spaniels
1.0 American Short Hair? Cat
1.1 Rouen Ducks

I know you are considering cinder block; however I'd recommend that you consider cement board. You can purchase Cement board that's reinforced with wire for strength. It's available in two thicknesses. I believe they are offered in sheets of 2 ft x 3ft. It's lighter to work with and has a smooth hard surface that once it is in place would be very difficult for a boxie to climb....except you'll need to do a little extra work at the corners where boxies seem to straddle the joining of two walls. It was made as a substitute for underlayment for tile floors. Check it out at your local DIY center.
Regards,

Ric

Send us pics!!!

the reason I am using cinder blocks is because I bought some about 2 yrs ago and they never got used, if I have an issue with them I can always dig them up, they are smaller blocks with only 2"x4" holes instead of the 4"x4" holes, I believe over all they are 4" x 7" x 15"
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My Site
1.2.1 Terrapene Carolina Triunguis
0.1 Nymphicus hollandicus
1.1 Melopsittacus undulatus
1.0 American Cocker Spaniels
1.0 American Short Hair? Cat
1.1 Rouen Ducks