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Many reptile keepers either make their own habitats or use tanks\/cages, depending on the kinds of pets they have. And this works great in most cases.<\/p>\n

But aquariums and other cages aren’t suitable for turtles. So you either need to build a wooden box, use a plastic tub or come up with some other solution. If you’re not handy, or you’re looking for something a bit more attractive than you can put together yourself, there are a few options.<\/p>\n

Zoo Med offers two enclosures you can use to keep your box turtle safe inside and outside. The tortoise house is a covered wooden box you can use anywhere. The playpen is perfect for letting indoor turtles get outside safely.<\/p>\n

Penn Plax also has an attractive turtle home for indoor\u00a0 use. It’s made from sturdy MDF and is attractive enough to use anywhere.<\/p>\n

Take a look and see which one will work best for you and your pet.<\/p>\n

Click on the name of the product to see our review.<\/p>\n

Wooden Houses<\/span>MDF Turtle House<\/span>Habitat Accessories<\/span><\/div>
Zoo Med Tortoise House<\/strong><\/a> – Sturdy wooden house with lockable cover is suitable for both indoor or outdoor use (consider having one in each place!). You can even join two together for more space. It’s expandable and one end has a covered area where your turtle can go to hide from the sun, a housemate or even you.<\/p>\n

Zoo Med Tortoise Play-Pen<\/strong><\/a> – A safe outdoor pen to give your indoor turtle time outside in the sun. It also has a privacy area, but it’s more temporary than the house. It’s not for living in, just for visits outside.<\/div>\n

Penn Plax Tortoise Palace<\/a><\/strong> – This sturdy habitat is suitable for all small to medium turtles (and other reptiles of similar size). It’s strong and attractive, so you can proudly display it in any room of your home. And it has plenty of room for your pet to wander around. It has glass-fronted viewing area and an enclosed hide area.<\/p>\n

Penn Plax Tortoise Palace Stand<\/strong><\/a> – The Tortoise Palace is big and heavy, so you need a strong base to put it on. This matching stand fits the bill perfectly. And it doubles as a storage cabinet for all your reptile supplies.<\/p>\n

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Zoo Med Repti Fogger Terrarium Humidifier<\/a><\/strong> – Keep the humidity up in your pet’s home without having to constantly spritz it with water. This humidifier is adjustable, so you can control how much mist it puts out.<\/p>\n

Zoo Med ReptiRain Automatic Misting Machine<\/a><\/strong> – Another option for keeping humidity high in your boxie’s or other reptile’s habitat. You can set misting frequency (how often) and duration (how long each spray lasts) separately.<\/p>\n

Zoo Med Eco Earth Bedding<\/a><\/strong> – Box turtles love to dig, and this soft, coconut fiber bedding is perfect for burrowing into.<\/p>\n

Zoo Med Forest Floor<\/a><\/strong> – As the name suggests, this cypress bark bedding looks and feels like a forest floor\u2014so your boxie will feel right at home.<\/p>\n

Zoo Med New Zealand Sphagnum Moss<\/a><\/strong> – Moss holds a lot of moisture, so it makes a great topping for other beddings. You can maintain humidity better without soaking the regular bedding.<\/p>\n

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