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Old 06-26-2021, 03:02 AM   #1
Imogen
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Question Upgraded detolf; add more substrate (need an opinion on my idea!)

So, Remy has finally upgraded to a detolf as of Thursday and he has settled in really well so far (been leaving him be and will be for about another 3 days) but still need to make quite a few changes before it's fully perfect.

Although no "proper" lid as of yet, I'm using the three glass shelves on the bit I want to have deep substrate (which I need to add) and the old meshed lid from his old bin box as a temporary fix until I can find and grab my hands on wood and mesh to make the raised lid that opens from the front (my next hunt on any market places which I've been doing for the last 2 weeks).

So yes, not 100% perfect but good ** for now ** ... anyway.

As stated, I wanted to add deep substrate, and of course his level of substrate is no where near appropriate and must be raised higher in one side, for sure! Again, I'll do this on the glass side as there's no big enough gaps for him to squeeze through and the glass is heavy so he can't push it up (will add something on top for more ease of mind).

My idea for this is, is it possible to be able to "cut off" a section so it can be raised (my concern is whether or not the UNBROKEN floor space will still be big enough).

So if I explain; where the metal bars come down where the shelves are supposed to be rested, could I use one of those to prop some safe wooden bridges or even a big thick piece of cardboard (that I actually have, came with the detolf and fits in perfectly) and rest it against the bar and fill the otherside with substrate for him to dig down into? So it's like a square part of one side with deep substrate?

Here's his enclosure:

enclosure — ImgBB

Here's my idea (roughly drawn a line where I have my plan!):

exampleenclosuredetolf — ImgBB

As with the substrate; I do need to slowly transition him over to aspen or teabag bedding/clean and cosy. I'm on that already! Going out to purchase some this afternoon.
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Old 06-26-2021, 03:47 AM   #2
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Default Re: Upgraded detolf; add more substrate (need an opinion on my idea!)

i'v seen people do things similar to what I think you are trying to do.
I have seen people put a box at one end and fill it, so it's no different to that, you could always cut an open door in it at the bottom as otherwise I'm not sure how he would get from one side to the other or is that what the bridge at the top is for?

Just a word re tea bag bedding, I know lots of people use it, but there is a high chance it contains plastic.Unless where you are buying it from can guarantee they get it from a company that does not use plastic in their tea bags (not heard of one yet that does this) I personally feel it is better to use something else that you know is 100% safe, plus you can then compost it, which you can;t if it contains plastic.
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