Humidity limits

[chester tortoiseson]

I Won't to let my Russian let my Russian outside more often, but I am worried about humidity. What is the max humidity levels I should let my Russian out in. Right now if it is higher than 67% I don't let him out. What are the dangers of too high humidity? Thanks!

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I live in Florida, and will take him in at night.

 

[Laurie]

Hmmm, I'm not sure of outside humidity. I wouldn't think it would be a problem. I leave my guys outside when it hot/humid and raining. I think he'll be fine.

 

[CactusVinnie]

No problem as long it is not combined with cold.
Florida, indoor at night??? God, it is too much even for a Yellow-Foot!!! Please, search infos about Russians- they live EXCLUSIVELY in regions with real winters, they deal with cold nights/warm days etc. Their winters can bring minima down to -15*C (Pakistan/Iran), -30*C (Turkmenistan) or -45*C (Kazakhstan/Mongolia).
They surely will not be ok if rain soaked for a week under 15*C, but they are not happy too if kept as equatorial species. Flagellate proliferation is right around the corner in such conditions. Think about them like they were native to Colorado.

 

[chester tortoiseson]

So it's ok as long as it's not to cold, and take him in at night.

 

[CactusVinnie]

No, don't take him in overnight. Let him in his enclosure, if it's secure (against dog/predators, theft, escape-proof).

 

[EricIvins]

Russians and all other Testudo do just fine outside year round here.........Give the animal a place to get out of the rain and there will be no issues ( This should be for ALL Tortoises, not just Russians.....)

 

[chester tortoiseson]

The only problem is the enclosure doesn't get sun until about 1 in the afternoon, is that ok?

 

[chester tortoiseson]

Will that be ok heat wise too with no sun light until 1pm?

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

Will that be ok heat wise too with no sun light until 1pm?

Why would there be no sunlight till 1:00 PM?

 

[chester tortoiseson]

Because it is in my screened in porch and the house blocks the sun. So is it ok?

 

[CactusVinnie]

It is ok, he will expose as much as he wish, then retreat. If some bush or something else, to provide patched shade during heat, he will be more active. Shady, cooler, dry hide is a must for extreme hot weather or rainy episodes.
So, there is sun from 1 PM until... what hour?

 

[chester tortoiseson]

Until sunset around 8

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So is it ok?

 

[CactusVinnie]

Just perfect! Let him enjoy!

 

[chester tortoiseson]

Yeah! I am so excited! I will put him out there as soon as I get home on Sunday! I left him with my trusted grandparents (I went over everything with them, so no worries).

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

Russians can tolerate humidity levels from 20-70%, with preferred humidity in the range of 40-50%.

 

[TortieFriends]

Russians can tolerate humidity levels from 20-70%, with preferred humidity in the range of 40-50%.

That's nice to have an ideal range from another owner thanks!