Outdoor enclosure for winter time (Arizona)

[aztortoisemullett]

It's almost that time of year! (Although we are still seeing 90* heat out here for the next few weeks)

This is the perfect time of year out here, although it does get pretty cold at night time (40's-50's) should I look into an outdoor heat lamp setup? And are there any lamps that you guys would recommend for out door use?

 

[wellington]

I would take a look at Toms (best night box yet) thread. For the cold nights in AZ I think it would work. He uses it for his cold nights in Cali. The night temps you menit ones are too cold for them.

 

[wellington]

If this works, here is the thread http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/my-best-night-box-design-yet.66867/

 

[aztortoisemullett]

Definitely gives me some ideas. I'm guessing I'll have to do away with the kiddie pool enclosure for now? Or could I possibly make something work with that.

 

[wellington]

How old and big is your tortoise? If it's still in a kiddie pool, I'm going to guess its too small to stay outside for winter (cold nights and days) altogether.

 

[aztortoisemullett]

She's about a year old. And she's a little too small for her current enclosure, but it's probably a better idea if I get a bigger one anyway incase of emergencies.