Russians and Outdoor Humidity

[Oxalis]

I have my adult male Russian outside to wander around his tortoise garden, but the humidity is high today. The high today is 85°F (29°C), the humidity is currently at 65%, the dew point is at 72°F (22°C), and the heat index is 90°F (32°C). How long should he be outside for at the maximum? (We have the AC on inside.) I don't want him to get too stressed out! Thanks!

 

[StarSapphire22]

I don't see why he couldn't be outside like normal...

 

[Oxalis]

I don't see why he couldn't be outside like normal...

The high humidity won't bother him too much?

 

[StarSapphire22]

That's not that high at all. And yes, he'll be fine.

 

[Oxalis]

That's not that high at all. And yes, he'll be fine.

Awesome, thanks so much! I was worried since he's a desert animal that higher humidity levels might make him uncomfortable. I'm glad he's fine; it's too muggy outside for me though!

 

[StarSapphire22]

He's more of a "steppe" animal than a desert, and is pretty darn adaptable to different weather situations.

 

[Tom]

Many of them live outdoors full time in South FL. Your 65% won't be any problem at all, especially with the warm temps.

 

[Oxalis]

Thanks for the responses! You guys rock!

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

He'll be just fine! Torts love the warm air and hot sun... so he is probably rocking out in his yard right now!

 

[WillTort2]

Just make sure you have plenty of shady areas and a water dish and he'll be fine.

 

[Oxalis]

Just make sure you have plenty of shady areas and a water dish and he'll be fine.

Yup, he has a big terra cotta water dish and just about all of the plants are quite taller than him now.