Kiddy pool enclosure

[TerrorTortoise]

Hi everyone I am very exited because my chewy is going to get his first outdoor enclosure this weekend my parents finally gave in. A guy at a pet store says that I can get a kiddy pool fill it with dirt and put mesh over it (of course I will plant in it and make it good for torts)
do you think this will be good?
-thanks

[helen2]

Not having leopards I cant give a definitive answer...but as long as it is deep enough....should be fine....I presume he will warm up inside before hand?

By the way....well done for your persistence in working for the good of the tortoise!! not many as young as you would...

[helen2]

Just realised it is a horsfield....do make sure it is deep enough for him to dig down!

[Mrs Mental]

I know other people who have used those pools and been quite happy with the results so I dont see why not hun - dont forget to get some drainage holes drilled in the bottom before you put all the soil in (I know someone who did!!)

Good luck with it and let us see some pics when you've finished

[TerrorTortoise]

ok thanks helen and I did not even think about putting drainage hole in it so thanks. i am using a pool because it is a low cost outdoor enclosure that is portable.
-Thanks

[Mrs Mental]

Also have a look at the Argos sandpit idea that Alexanders Mummy posted up this afternoon - thats a lovely idea too

[TerrorTortoise]

yes I did see that but I don't think it will work for my setup
Thanks

[TerrorTortoise]

I can't wait to post pics for you guy of my progress You guy will help me and I know chewy will love it I think he is growing out of his current enclosure so this will be a major step forward

[TerrorTortoise]

Please let me know of any other ideas and if someone out there has done it did you like it? thanks