Cool snap in South Florida

[tctpa523]

I have a few juvenile rhinos, they go on the bottom, because they're not especially well behaved. I had one open her tub last week. They sleep in the covered bins and go back out in the mornings. I cover their bins with a redfoot bin to make sure they can't pop their bin open. I can only stack them 2 high, but it still saves a bit of floor space. The adult and "teenage" group stay side by side. I have seen photos of people building racks 2 or 3 stock tubs high. My indoor setup is fairly basic, but they rarely stay indoors for more than 3 days. They spend almost the entire year outside.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Stackable can be done.
Right now mine are housed inside. Two per tote.
Vent holes in the sides.

 

[Turtlepete]

Unprecedented amount of rain in January in south Florida, largest ever recorded cyclone hit Mexico, hurricane forming in the Atlantic, insane tidal surges in Miami, weather records being set around the globe….

Thank you CERN.

 

[tctpa523]

Great idea with the newspaper under the hay. Going to try that next time.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Last night saw 53 degrees. The "bird room" that also house the tortoises stayed at 69.
They will have to remain there until Thursday when it gets warmer.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I have a few juvenile rhinos, they go on the bottom, because they're not especially well behaved. I had one open her tub last week. They sleep in the covered bins and go back out in the mornings. I cover their bins with a redfoot bin to make sure they can't pop their bin open. I can only stack them 2 high, but it still saves a bit of floor space. The adult and "teenage" group stay side by side. I have seen photos of people building racks 2 or 3 stock tubs high. My indoor setup is fairly basic, but they rarely stay indoors for more than 3 days. They spend almost the entire year outside.

I like it. But my one car garage is packed with motorcycles and equipment.

 

[allegraf]

Here are mine all spread out. They are all huddling together since it hit 65F in the garage. The babies are kept in the plastic bins with covers since there se under mat heaters for them.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

THAT looks like an addiction.

 

[allegraf]

It is definitely something!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

I just love listening to you guys moaning about it in the 50/60f range. We've had it around the 55f this winter. . It's ridiculous, last time it was like this I was -31 yrs old.
It's T-shirt weather. The norm would be about 25f this time of yr.
Although we have weather warnings for snow over the next few days. We will see, cause they always get it right

What is snow ?

 

[Anyfoot]

What is snow ?

Well Grandpa, the weather man got it wrong again, sooo we went in search of the snow on higher ground on Sunday, a quiet place about 15 miles from where we live.
Snow is fun fun fun.

 

[Lorielei2001]

It has finally gotten into the high 50s at night time here.
Almost cold enough to bring all of my RF inside my "Sun room" With a heater.
They are all hunkered down in their houses even in the afternoon when it's in the 70s.
This is a rare experience.
55 degrees is when I take action.
You?

Hi Zero pilot
a question: can I put a heating pad in the Dog Kennel for Tugie?
I can put in on low and a towel on it?

what do you think?

Lori

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Well Grandpa, the weather man got it wrong again, sooo we went in search of the snow on higher ground on Sunday, a quiet place about 15 miles from where we live.
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I gladly left Michigan and snow 30 years ago ! Like my torts I like 86 degrees . But in Phx, AZ I may not have 86 Degrees but I didn't have snow ! No shoveling snow either ! Thank God

 

[Anyfoot]

I gladly left Michigan and snow 30 years ago ! Like my torts I like 86 degrees . But in Phx, AZ I may not have 86 Degrees but I didn't have snow ! No shoveling snow either ! Thank God

No prelonged weather pleases me,
snow for more than 2 wk, I moan.
If its hot for more than 2 week, I moan.
If it rains for too long, I moan.
If it gets to dry, I moan.
I just like to moan.
Thanks for listening. Lol.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

No prelonged weather pleases me,
snow for more than 2 wk, I moan.
If its hot for more than 2 week, I moan.
If it rains for too long, I moan.
If it gets to dry, I moan.
I just like to moan.
Thanks for listening. Lol.

From me and another member !

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hi Zero pilot
a question: can I put a heating pad in the Dog Kennel for Tugie?
I can put in on low and a towel on it?

what do you think?

Lori

I know that some members use "pig blankets". I do not and can't offer advice.
However, I can say that whenever possible it is best to aim the heat from above down to mimic natural heat.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I/We here are just spoiled.
99.9% of the time the weather is perfect for tortoises.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

To my delight. This afternoon I uncrated the gang to change out the hay and paper and all six ate Mazuri and Hibiscus flowers.
Fantastic.

 

[allegraf]

Hi Zero pilot
a question: can I put a heating pad in the Dog Kennel for Tugie?
I can put in on low and a towel on it?

what do you think?

Lori

I would strongly suggest you not do that, it is a fire hazard unless you set up a thermostat/rheostat. Those pig blankets are made to be put on concrete and nothing on it. They all get a bit sluggish with the cold. They can go up to two weeks without food so if tugie Is eating when warm, I wouldn't worry.