Fit in your space
Overall Dimensions
44.5" L x 41.9" W x 17.5" H
These are exterior measurements. Allow additional room for doors, surrounding access and assembly; they do not prove the internal space suits your pet.
the retailer product photograph · D40-061V00GY
Reptile Habitats · D40-061V00GY
PawHut Tortoise Habitat Openable Top Wooden Tortoise Enclosure Run Area and Clear Window Dark Gray
$142.99 $213.99
Catalog price snapshot · USD · Check current availability with customer support.
removable partswood listed
Our take on this model
At $142.99, D40-061V00GY is $18.00 above the $124.99 median of 13 reptile habitats in this catalog snapshot. Its listed design includes removable parts, wood listed; check these against your daily setup rather than choosing on price alone. Its listed exterior footprint is approximately 12.95 sq ft; leave extra working clearance and check the separate interior measurements.
Saved selection is a planning list, not a checkout. Purchasing takes place with the retailer.
Fit, access & everyday care
What the specifications mean for you.
Buying analysis based with the retailer listing specifications and this catalog’s price snapshot, not hands-on testing. Unlisted features are not assumed. Confirm current specifications, fit and availability with customer support before purchase.
Moving and lifting
Item Weight
30 lbs
This is the product weight, not the supported pet weight. Consider how often you will lift it or move it between rooms.
Care and placement
Material
Fir wood, Galvanized mesh
Match these materials to the intended location and cleaning instructions. A material name alone does not establish weather resistance or chew resistance.
Entry and cleaning
Door Hole
9.8" L x 6.7" H (main house), 9.8" L x 8.1" H (run)
Check the opening against your pet and your cleaning tools. Exterior dimensions do not indicate whether an entry is easy to use.
Model-specific decision notes
The trade-offs for D40-061V00GY.
The space this model takes
The listed exterior size is 44.5" L x 41.9" W x 17.5" H. Its first two measurements imply an approximate rectangular footprint of 12.95 sq ft, before door swing or working clearance. This is a placement estimate, not usable pet floor area or an animal-capacity recommendation.
A practical moving check
D40-061V00GY lists an item weight of 30 lbs. Decide whether it can remain in its assembled position or needs moving for cleaning. A larger fixed installation may be convenient in use but awkward to relocate.
Access can be the limiting dimension
This model lists Door Hole: 9.8" L x 6.7" H (main house), 9.8" L x 8.1" H (run). Check this opening separately from the whole unit: it may govern pet entry, tray removal or the tools you can use for cleaning. The opening does not establish the interior resting area.
Footprint estimates use the first two listed exterior dimensions in inches, divided by 144. They exclude clearance and do not represent usable animal floor area. Comparisons favor nearby prices and similar exterior footprints within this collection.
Side-by-side decision support
What changes at a similar price?
| Model | Snapshot price | Overall dimensions | Item weight | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PawHut Tortoise Habitat Openable Top Wooden Tortoise Enclosure Run Area and Clear Window Dark GrayThis model | $142.99 | 44.5" L x 41.9" W x 17.5" H | 30 lbs | Fir wood, Galvanized mesh |
| PawHut 3-Room Tortoise Habitat House w/ Balcony & 2 Stories, 44" x 25.5" x 25", Coffee | $148.99 | 44" L x 25.5" W x 23.25" H | 32 lbs | Fir Wood, Galvanized Mesh Wire |
| PawHut Tortoise Enclosure Tortoise House with Adjustable Lamp Holder Storage Shelf, Dual Main Houses, Openable Lid, Yellow | $149.99 | 48" L x 22.2" W x 36.6" H | 36 lbs | Fir Wood, Steel, Acrylic |
| PawHut Tortoise Enclosure Tortoise House with Adjustable Lamp Holder Storage Shelf, Dual Main Houses, Openable Lid, Gray | $154.99 | 48" L x 22.2" W x 36.6" H | 36 lbs | Fir Wood, Steel, Acrylic |
Buying considerations
Is it right for your routine?
What to prioritize
A reptile enclosure is only the shell of a habitat. Door security, cable ports, ventilation and material tolerance must support the animal’s heating and humidity requirements.
What to check before ordering
Research the adult—not juvenile—space requirement and prepare temperature gradients before introducing the animal. Heating, UVB and humidity equipment must be selected separately by species.
Life with D40-061V00GY
Where it fits into your day.
Suggested settings based on this model’s listed design and specifications, not hands-on testing.
A carefully equipped habitat
Plan the species-specific heat, light and humidity equipment separately. An enclosure shell or lamp holder does not establish that environmental requirements are met. For D40-061V00GY, the listed overall dimensions is 44.5" L x 41.9" W x 17.5" H.
A position that works every day
For placement, use 44.5" L x 41.9" W x 17.5" H (overall dimensions) as the listed reference, then leave access for cleaning and any moving parts. Test the assembled layout before introducing the pet.
Keep access clear
The door hole is listed as 9.8" L x 6.7" H (main house), 9.8" L x 8.1" H (run). Keep this access point clear for entry and routine inspection; check your cleaning tools can reach the relevant surfaces.
Before you choose
Questions about this model.
Does the enclosure include everything my reptile needs?
Plan the species-specific heat, light and humidity equipment separately. An enclosure shell or lamp holder does not establish that environmental requirements are met. Its listed overall dimensions are 44.5" L x 41.9" W x 17.5" H. The listed usage guidance is “Place in garden for small pets.”.
How should I plan cleaning for D40-061V00GY?
Materials are listed as Fir wood, Galvanized mesh. A complete cleaning method is not specified in the captured data, so check the instructions before using detergents, soaking or machine washing.
What access measurement should I check?
The listing gives Door Hole as 9.8" L x 6.7" H (main house), 9.8" L x 8.1" H (run). Check the pet’s approach and the cleaning route against that opening; exterior dimensions do not determine the size of the entry.
How much installation space should I allow?
The listed overall dimensions are 44.5" L x 41.9" W x 17.5" H. Leave additional room for assembly, cleaning and any doors. These are exterior measurements, not usable pet floor area.
Listed specifications
Read alongside the measurement diagram with the retailer. Values below are retailer specifications, not our own measurements.
- Brand
- PawHut
- SKU
- D40-061V00GY
- Package QTY
- 1
- Overall Dimensions
- 44.5" L x 41.9" W x 17.5" H
- Length longer horizontal edge
- 44.5 Inches
- Item Weight
- 30 lbs
- Color
- Dark Gray, White, Black
- Material
- Fir wood, Galvanized mesh
- Style
- Modern
- Pet Type
- Reptile/Small Animal
- Item Shape
- Rectangular
- Model Name
- Tortoise House
- Vivarium Type
- Terrarium
- Special Features
- Transparent/Weather Resistant
- Directions
- Place in garden for small pets.
- Specific Uses for Product
- Outdoor
- Main House
- 39.4" L x 13" W x 16.5" H (inner), 37.8" L x 11.4" W x 16.5" H (run)
- Basking Area
- 39.4" L x 30.3" W x 11.4" H
- Door Hole
- 9.8" L x 6.7" H (main house), 9.8" L x 8.1" H (run)
- Top Panel
- 39.4" L x 16.9" W
- Front Window
- 35.4" L x 4.1" H
- Item Label
- D40-061V00GY
Compare with D40-024V00CF
D40-024V00CF costs $6.00 more than D40-061V00GY in the catalog snapshot. Its listed exterior footprint is 7.79 sq ft versus 12.95 sq ft, approximately 40% smaller. The price difference alone does not establish a better fit; compare access and interior layout. Listed item weight is approximately 2.0 lb heavier, which matters if you move it frequently.
Compare with D40-035V01YL
D40-035V01YL costs $7.00 more than D40-061V00GY in the catalog snapshot. Its listed exterior footprint is 7.40 sq ft versus 12.95 sq ft, approximately 43% smaller. The price difference alone does not establish a better fit; compare access and interior layout. Listed item weight is approximately 6.0 lb heavier, which matters if you move it frequently.
Compare with D40-035V01GY
D40-035V01GY costs $12.00 more than D40-061V00GY in the catalog snapshot. Its listed exterior footprint is 7.40 sq ft versus 12.95 sq ft, approximately 43% smaller. The price difference alone does not establish a better fit; compare access and interior layout. Listed item weight is approximately 6.0 lb heavier, which matters if you move it frequently.