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So I've built an outdoor enclosure for the colder months. It dips into the 20's on average where I am during winter. Maybe low 40's in the fall. Sometimes it gets to right above zero (and possibly even negatives), but that lasts for about a day or two and that's uncommon.
Anyways, the enclosure is about 4' x 3'. The Sulcata tortoise is only about 20 pounds so not too big, but I hate him being inside because he's just miserable. The enclosure is insulated and I'll be heating it with some redundant radiators and a thermostat. I'm not too concerned with the heating because I can always put in more if necessary, but the enclosure is pretty well insulated regardless.
My question is about ventilation. There is one door (about a foot wide and 10 inches tall. There will be flaps, but there's no other ventilation. Should I be ventilating somehow? I have one hole for cords, but that's closed off with sealant. When I made it I realized that I didn't quite think about ventilation. I figured the door would be good enough and it won't ever be completely sealed. I'll put wood and a cinder-block in front of it so he can't leave at night, but there will always be an opening.
Is ventilation really necessary?
Anyways, the enclosure is about 4' x 3'. The Sulcata tortoise is only about 20 pounds so not too big, but I hate him being inside because he's just miserable. The enclosure is insulated and I'll be heating it with some redundant radiators and a thermostat. I'm not too concerned with the heating because I can always put in more if necessary, but the enclosure is pretty well insulated regardless.
My question is about ventilation. There is one door (about a foot wide and 10 inches tall. There will be flaps, but there's no other ventilation. Should I be ventilating somehow? I have one hole for cords, but that's closed off with sealant. When I made it I realized that I didn't quite think about ventilation. I figured the door would be good enough and it won't ever be completely sealed. I'll put wood and a cinder-block in front of it so he can't leave at night, but there will always be an opening.
Is ventilation really necessary?