Leam
New Member
Hi all!
Two days ago I became the proud owner of an 8 month old marginated tortoise and have a couple of questions regarding night time temperatures and also eating. I've noticed that my tortoise isn't eating and I've read that it might be down to the fact that he/she isn't warm enough? During the day his/her basking temperature is between 32°c and 35°c and the cool side is about 22°c and 24°c with a top soil substrate with plenty of room for burrowing. The only thing I have noticed is that the temperature at night can get to about 18°c at lowest and I've read that especially with babies, they need a warmer night time temp of around 22°c (correct me if wrong). What thermostat should I get to regulate the temperature? Also, should I use a ceramic heater lamp?
Sorry for the long passage, I'm just a little concerned is all!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Two days ago I became the proud owner of an 8 month old marginated tortoise and have a couple of questions regarding night time temperatures and also eating. I've noticed that my tortoise isn't eating and I've read that it might be down to the fact that he/she isn't warm enough? During the day his/her basking temperature is between 32°c and 35°c and the cool side is about 22°c and 24°c with a top soil substrate with plenty of room for burrowing. The only thing I have noticed is that the temperature at night can get to about 18°c at lowest and I've read that especially with babies, they need a warmer night time temp of around 22°c (correct me if wrong). What thermostat should I get to regulate the temperature? Also, should I use a ceramic heater lamp?
Sorry for the long passage, I'm just a little concerned is all!
Thanks in advance for your help!