adc
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Have her 5 weeks. 3 days ago she dug herself deep in the 6: Substrate and is still there. The room is no colder than 68 ever. Will she stay there for the winter. I am in PA and put a UV-A/B light on for 10 hours a day.
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You need to dig her up and get her a warm soak. 68 degrees for the winter would likely kill her. Check this out for the brumation info:
Tom's Brumation Thread
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Check this out for the care info and temperate species care sheet:
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adc
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Great information!! Many Thanks!!!!!
They do burrow but daily pull them out. Ensure heat, light, diet and water is according to info provided.
Note: They are escape artists so ensure it can not dig or climb out of the enclosure. My outside enc has chicken wire as a base with a layer of palm size pebbles with substrate on top.
Note: They are escape artists so ensure it can not dig or climb out of the enclosure. My outside enc has chicken wire as a base with a layer of palm size pebbles with substrate on top.
