Adopting a California Desert Tortoise soon (Oogie)! This is his future home...hope the pic works. Any suggestions will be great! I'm in the process of making a ramp for the dog house. It was overcast when I took the pic, but we get really good sun in this area all day. We put down Bermuda seed. Dandelions, morning glory, and clover grow in abundance. The fern is not permanent...just was using it to help me decide where to plant things.
Questions...What wattage of ceramic heater should I use in the dog house? We will keep Oogie outdoors at night (locked in the dog house). The care sheets just recommend a low wattage (25) red bulb to burn out humidity and provide warmth...would a 60w ceramic be too much? Should I trust a thermostat (have read horror stories)?
Thanks!
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Questions...What wattage of ceramic heater should I use in the dog house? We will keep Oogie outdoors at night (locked in the dog house). The care sheets just recommend a low wattage (25) red bulb to burn out humidity and provide warmth...would a 60w ceramic be too much? Should I trust a thermostat (have read horror stories)?
Thanks!
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