Ariel Perez
Member
Hello Tortoise Forum members ,
I have 2 baby sulcatas. I just obtained them about 2 weeks ago.
I been running my lights and heat sources and been very observant about the humidity levels and the hot and cool sides.
I've noticed the "cool" side being at 100 degrees and the hot side at like 107. I've read these tortoises are hardy but Im worried regardless. I feel that the difference between hot and cool side should be more around 15 degrees? Am I correct in thinking this? I live in San Fernando Valley here in California and its been really hot lately. It could be that I keep them in our garage and it gets warmer than usual. I have been soaking daily and misting 1-2 times a day to keep himidity above 80% although sometimes drops to about 65%.
Any one run into the "too hot" conditions? or have any experience with these tortoises here in SoCaL?
Please help
I have 2 baby sulcatas. I just obtained them about 2 weeks ago.
I been running my lights and heat sources and been very observant about the humidity levels and the hot and cool sides.
I've noticed the "cool" side being at 100 degrees and the hot side at like 107. I've read these tortoises are hardy but Im worried regardless. I feel that the difference between hot and cool side should be more around 15 degrees? Am I correct in thinking this? I live in San Fernando Valley here in California and its been really hot lately. It could be that I keep them in our garage and it gets warmer than usual. I have been soaking daily and misting 1-2 times a day to keep himidity above 80% although sometimes drops to about 65%.
Any one run into the "too hot" conditions? or have any experience with these tortoises here in SoCaL?
Please help