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I'm wanting to get a Redfoot tortoise soon (it will probably be in October-December). I've already done a ton of research and know what they eat, humidity requirements, etc. I'm planning on using the Turtletary guidelines for diet and housing.
I live in Texas, so the climate will be great for the turtle in the summer, but what I'm concerned about is the winter. I know they don't hibernate, but even though it doesn't snow a lot here, it will get too cold for the turtle to live outside. So, here's my biggest question:
What do you Redfoot owners do in the winter? Where do you keep your turtles? What kind of setup? What do you do for humidity and heat?
I also have one more question:
Is it true that Redfoots do not need UVB lights? I've read that in a few places, but in another place I read that this was just a rumor and they DO in fact need the UVB lights.
Besides those 2 questions, I'd love to have any tips that anyone has!
I live in Texas, so the climate will be great for the turtle in the summer, but what I'm concerned about is the winter. I know they don't hibernate, but even though it doesn't snow a lot here, it will get too cold for the turtle to live outside. So, here's my biggest question:
What do you Redfoot owners do in the winter? Where do you keep your turtles? What kind of setup? What do you do for humidity and heat?
I also have one more question:
Is it true that Redfoots do not need UVB lights? I've read that in a few places, but in another place I read that this was just a rumor and they DO in fact need the UVB lights.
Besides those 2 questions, I'd love to have any tips that anyone has!