Hankilloh
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we've been getting very high temperatures where I live lately and I'm wondering if maybe I should move my tortoise downstairs where it's cooler. Can you tell me what temp his enclosure should be and what's too high for him? Thanks
What temp is too high
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Your tort will become less active in very high temperatures - probably around 30C/86F
What happens is that the tort is more likely to be active at dawn and dusk when temperatures suit it better.
In the extreme, it goes into a summer hibernation called aestivation.
Moving it to somewhere cooler makes sense. Increasing soak frequency is also sensible to improve hydration
What happens is that the tort is more likely to be active at dawn and dusk when temperatures suit it better.
In the extreme, it goes into a summer hibernation called aestivation.
Moving it to somewhere cooler makes sense. Increasing soak frequency is also sensible to improve hydration
Hankilloh
Member
What's extreme heat? Above 30? If it does reach extreme high heat should I just keep him in water as long as possible or what's the best way to cool him off
30 is hot but not extreme. In the UK we don't get extreme by anyone else's standards 
@Tom would know more about extreme temperatures
@Tom would know more about extreme temperatures
Hankilloh
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Ok thank you
SInce you are talking about moving him downstairs, I'll assume you are talking about an indoor enclosure.
For a daytime ambient, I wouldn't want it over 85-90. It would be dangerous once it starts getting over 99-100, but how could it get that hot inside? Night time should still cool into the 60's.
For a daytime ambient, I wouldn't want it over 85-90. It would be dangerous once it starts getting over 99-100, but how could it get that hot inside? Night time should still cool into the 60's.
Hankilloh
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Damn it's actually getting that high sometimes. I'll definitely move him downstairs and make sure the substrate is moist thanks everyone
