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in March when it was raining, I had the heat lamp on alternating every hour. He stayed in for days. Average temp was in mid 80's. As soon as the rain stopped, he came out each day and ate like a pig. LOL. I never weighed him when I got him, so guessing on his weight. He's defiantly larger than...

lots of great info. I will rethink everything I do for him. just for example of Dozer's daily activities. This weekend was in the high 80's low 90's. He comes out to eat and goes back in his home. Plenty warmth for him to roam the back yard as he does normally this time of year. He'll sit at the...

ahh, very cool. didn't know about the heat mat

So I/we live in southern California, how would I keep him in a constant 80deg temp all year round? My buddy told me his torts would walk around in the pouring rain.

Yea, much appreciated info. This is why I joined the forum. I will do some more research and have a nice conversation with the guy that talked me into the red buld. I heard about the blue buld but was not sure where it applied. I will plan to insulate the pen and try to not use outside heat...

Yes, sorry. I was on my work computer when I wrote the post. Got a few.

New Here. "Dozer" was given to me in September 2018. My very good friend Robert gave him to me after I expressed interest in a Tortoise. I believe Robert had him from day one. Robert told me he was over 15 years old at the time. Dozer came from a Family of five Tortoises, however Dozer was...