I a 10x10x6 dog kennel in mind, chain link (with a chain link top too of course). This will house my female BT. She is 52" long and well built, so I don't believe the chain link will be a problem. There will also be a boundary sunken in the ground 2' (so she can't dig out from underneath), and will rise above the ground 2'.
Inside will be all the necessary furnishings, including shrubbery for shade, stumps to dig under, logs with basking platforms of plywood, water, hides, etc.
She will also have access to an insulated crate with all the correct basking temps, and ambient temps for cooler days here in Florida.
I was thinking of eventually getting her a partner. Is a 10x10 large enough to allow space for the two monitors, without having to worry about conflict?
I am open to all suggestions and constructive criticism. Please chime in and tell me what you think.
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Outdoor monitor cage, suggestions please
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>> I was thinking of eventually getting her a partner. Is a 10x10 large enough to allow space for the two monitors, without having to worry about conflict?
Let me think 52" Female BT, probably not receptive to a new friend. Call me wrong but putting to lare adult anything together is usually asking for trouble. Monitors can be brutal to others and tend to be very picky about mates. Personally 100sq' is a minimum for a single solitairy animal IMO.
Good Luck outdoor enclosures are more expensive than indoor enclosures due to the heating costs. Monitors will test the cage for weaknesses constantly.
All the Best.
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Jeremy
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