TemporaryTortMom
New Member
Hello all,
I'm currently babysitting an 11-year old Sulcata tortoise while his owner is out of town, so my knowledge is pretty limited. I want to give him the best care possible. Right now, I'm looking at a day of severe thunderstorms complete with strong gusts as well as hail. I've managed to keep him safe from three hailstorms in the last week since I was fortunately off of work at the time. Tomorrow is the exception. I have to work all day. I'm worried about keeping him in his shed with a heat lamp given the humidity has been high and it's Summer (around 43-83% humidity with temps ranging from 61-78 degrees during the day tomorrow). His shelter consists of: three heat lamps, a dogloo with blankets on top, hay to keep him warm, and a water bowl I keep filled with fresh water. Yesterday, we experienced 1.25" hail. What's the best way to navigate this upcoming issue so he is most comfortable? Should I allow his door to be cracked open to let air circulate or lock him up to ensure he isn't injured by the hail? Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!
Here is the shelter:
I'm currently babysitting an 11-year old Sulcata tortoise while his owner is out of town, so my knowledge is pretty limited. I want to give him the best care possible. Right now, I'm looking at a day of severe thunderstorms complete with strong gusts as well as hail. I've managed to keep him safe from three hailstorms in the last week since I was fortunately off of work at the time. Tomorrow is the exception. I have to work all day. I'm worried about keeping him in his shed with a heat lamp given the humidity has been high and it's Summer (around 43-83% humidity with temps ranging from 61-78 degrees during the day tomorrow). His shelter consists of: three heat lamps, a dogloo with blankets on top, hay to keep him warm, and a water bowl I keep filled with fresh water. Yesterday, we experienced 1.25" hail. What's the best way to navigate this upcoming issue so he is most comfortable? Should I allow his door to be cracked open to let air circulate or lock him up to ensure he isn't injured by the hail? Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!
Here is the shelter: