I did a little work on Kobe's outdoor pen this past weekend. I basically made two shelters on either side of the pen, and shoved a bunch of dead leaf litter for substrate and humidity.
Initially, I'm not too worried about predators. I live in a fairly urban area (never seen a raccoon since I moved in 4 yrs ago). The yard is fenced in to prevent stray dogs from exploring and I think he's a tad too heavy for cats to mess with. Still debating on constructing a wire cover just for safe measure. Thoughts?
Also, I wonder about it getting too hot out there. I know these little buggers come from African and all, but its still only March: my temp gun readings Saturday put the ground at 112'F (mid 80s at the heat of the day). Inside both shelters it was about 84-86'F. That too hot? He does have a water pan out there as well. The hottest part of the day is the latter afternoon, where there is virtually no shade from the western sun. Should I add some more hides or shelter in there?
Initially, I'm not too worried about predators. I live in a fairly urban area (never seen a raccoon since I moved in 4 yrs ago). The yard is fenced in to prevent stray dogs from exploring and I think he's a tad too heavy for cats to mess with. Still debating on constructing a wire cover just for safe measure. Thoughts?
Also, I wonder about it getting too hot out there. I know these little buggers come from African and all, but its still only March: my temp gun readings Saturday put the ground at 112'F (mid 80s at the heat of the day). Inside both shelters it was about 84-86'F. That too hot? He does have a water pan out there as well. The hottest part of the day is the latter afternoon, where there is virtually no shade from the western sun. Should I add some more hides or shelter in there?