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Tortoise fridge-hibernation box

Hibernate a tortoise safely in a vented box in a dedicated fridge

Many reptile vets now recommend hibernating Mediterranean tortoises in a dedicated fridge, because it holds a steady 5 degrees where a garage or shed swings from freezing to warm. This box sits on the fridge shelf with a bed of soil or shredded paper; the vents on both sides let fresh air in, and the lid lifts off for the weekly weigh-in and to open the door for air. DO NOT DISTURB is raised on the front.

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Size: 220 × 170 × 140 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 480 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 595 g
Parts to print: 2
Category: Pets & aquarium
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 30 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 220 × 170 × 140 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
Raised text: “DO NOT DISTURB”
2 patterned wall panels (cut-out)
Lift-off lid (prints separately)

How to print it

Check with a reptile vet first. Use a fridge kept only for this, with a thermometer, and weigh the tortoise every week.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

Filament: at most about 595 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $11.90 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the tortoise fridge-hibernation box model?

The tortoise fridge-hibernation box model measures 220 × 170 × 140 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Check with a reptile vet first. Use a fridge kept only for this, with a thermometer, and weigh the tortoise every week. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 595 g of PLA (480 cm³ printed solid), roughly $11.90 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

How many parts does it print as?

2 parts. The download lays each part flat in its best print position: Download STL gives one file per part, Download 3MF puts them all on one plate.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the tortoise fridge-hibernation box model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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