u/KCacey27

This is our first year with our Sulcata. Located in GA. We have a little house for him that w in the process of winterizing.

Yesterday my anxiety went to level 10 thinking about using extension cords running from our one outdoor home outlet, and powering three things.

I not only fear a fire but beyond that, if a fire was ever caused by this (non code) extension cord, and my house was involved, I’m sure insurance would deny a claim.

What do others do? Am I being too paranoid? Should I consider the very expensive prospect of actually having an electrician wire this little shed?

I need to make a decision sooner rather than later so we don’t actually run into the cold weather before it’s done.

I can’t ask in the Sulcata sub, I don’t think it’s too active and haven’t gotten approved …I see a lot of people mount Kane mats to the side of outdoor enclosures. I’m sure there’s probably a lot of opinions but if the tortoise has the ability to easily get off it, wouldn’t it be better to use it ground level in conjunction with an actual radiant heat panel? Thoughts?

I’ve been trying to bake something that is about a 1” round sphere. Each time, I’ve used well conditioned clay and I have a thermometer in my oven. I’ve tried 60, 45 and 35 min. It always has little (or not so little) cracks.

What can I try next to try to avoid the cracks? (They do get smaller as it cools).