RedFoot Tortoise Night Temps.?

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i Have A 11 month old redfoot tortoise, just wondering what i should keep his night temps to?
its currently at 21.4°C
 

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i Have A 11 month old redfoot tortoise, just wondering what i should keep his night temps to?
its currently at 21.4°C
That is much too cold for this tropical species. It should be between 27 and 31 24/7/365. This species does not need, and should not have a cooling period at night like a Testudo would.
 

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That is much too cold for this tropical species. It should be between 27 and 31 24/7/365. This species does not need, and should not have a cooling period at night like a Testudo would.
That's about 70?
My group do very well outside at that temperature at night. (As long as it's warmer during the day time)
But I agree that it's not ideal. And not acceptable for longer periods.
And it certainly isn't something that they need.
 
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