Complete Tortoise Starter Kit with Tortoise Table

This Tortoise Starter Kit has been put together by our in-store reptile experts. Included in the starter kit you get a selection of quality products with everything you need to get started (apart from the Tortoise of course).

Included in the starter kit:

• Large Tortoise Table and Pen
• 2 x Large Feeding Dish
• Repti-Turf Reptile Substrate 4kg
• Exo Terra Dial Thermometer
• Exo Terra Glow Light Clamp Lamp & Reflector
• Exo Terra Solar Glo Sun Simulating Lamp 125w
• Habistat Heat Mat (11”x11”) 12w

Large Tortoise Table and Pen

Some species of tortoise do not tend to do well in classic vivarium style enclosures so this is a perfect alternative! provides a suitable environment for most species of Tortoise including those from the Mediterranean  and Terrapins.

The Tortoise table is a raised plastic based Tortoise home that features a tray, a play area and a stand. The base has a wire surround so that the animals can be placed safely inside and this has a metal skirt near the base to prevent animals from climbing the wire and turning over. It even comes with a removable wire pan under the tray to allow your pets extra space and room to exercise, it also means this home is safe to use in the garden making this home indoors and outdoors.

This practical tortoise table offers the option of fitting a heat or light lamp, or a combination of the two on moveable brackets allowing for height adjustments. This feature has the added benefit of giving you a great view of your pets when the wire safety cover is removed.

Size: Large (100 x 46 x 150cm) (W x D x H).

Large Feeding Dish

Natural look feeding dish with rock effect will look great in your tortoise’s home. This feeding dish is easy to clean and the non-porous surface will not absorb harmful bacteria. In this kit you get two of them, one each for food and water.

Size: Large (21.5 x 18.5 x 3.5cm) (L x W x H).
 

Repti-Turf Reptile Substrate

Repti Turf substrate. 4 Kilos Repti-Turf™, the absorbent substrate for the larger animal.

This is a prepared product that is designed to perform to several criteria:

For the efficient management of herbivorous reptiles and some others predisposed to producing large volumes of liquid waste, this product just cannot be beaten.

This reptile substrate has a natural organic base for trouble free maintenance.

Where outstanding performance and environmental responsibility are called for, Repti-Turf delivers without compromise.

Exo Terra Dial Thermometer

Exo Terra Dial Reptile Thermometers are designed to help you measure and monitor the precise temperature in your reptiles home.

The temperature inside your vivarium or terrarium can be affected by many different variables and it is important to be able to keep note of these temperature changes. 

 Analogue thermometers are especially good for use in a hot or humid environment where digital thermometers may fail

Exo Terra Glow Light Clamp Lamp & Reflector

Exo Terra Glow lamp is the perfect solution for viewing your reptile in the day and night. During the day the highly reflective coating which helps to direct the light downwards so non is wasted. During the night time it gives off a soft moonlight glow (even if the bulb is turned off). Letting you observe your reptiles unobtrusively day or night.

This item goes with the Exo-Terra Solar Glow screw in bulb.

Exo Terra Solar Glo Sun Simulating Lamp 125w

PT-2192 Exo Terra Solar Glo High Intensity UV/Heat. 125w - Self-ballasted mercury vapour lamp - BR38 - E-26 Frosted - UVB 3.5 ~ 4.0 mW/cm - 110 V - Colour box.

Habistat Heat Mat 12w

This wavelength is invisible to the human eye and tends to furnishings in the cage rather than the air. This action of heating is very similar to the sun and it has the ability to heat anything that it strikes but with the air temperature remaining much lower.

Reptiles absorb this at in a manner very similar to basking in a natural enviroment. Heat mats do get warm but provide a very gentle warmth which the animal can sit under or on top of.

How much will delivery cost?

SPEND £39 AND UK DELIVERY IS FREE (we’re sorry, but this excludes British Highlands and Islands). For very heavy or over-sized orders where the total weight exceeds 30 kilograms we will offer the first 30 kilograms free and then charge an excess delivery charge of just 28 pence per extra kilo. All such charges will be shown during checkout.

What about orders under £39?

Our delivery charges are as follows. These are based on weight per order, not per item. The weight of individual items is stated on product pages.

Total Order Under 2kg - £3.99

Total Order Between 2kg and 30kg - £5.99

Each kg over 30kg - £ - 0.28p kilo

What about if I live in Plymouth, Torquay or Exeter - do I have to pay full price for delivery?

No you don’t! FREE DELIVERY IRRESPECTIVE OF WEIGHT IF YOU SPEND MORE THAN £20. When you enter your delivery postcode during Checkout, the delivery charge will be removed automatically.

How long will it take to receive my order?

Generally, you will receive your order within 5-7 working days of placing your order but usually this will be much quicker. Occasionally, due to circumstances beyond our control, it may take a little longer. You will be kept informed of the status of you order, via email at all stages.

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