Sulcata temps

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lobovasco

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Hey everyone, i am really enjoying having these guys around but i am wondering what is the lowest my 5 month old sulcutas can take outside at night?? I bring them in if it gets below 70, but im reading in some places that they can be left out in the 60s. Its just prob for another couple of days then itll get into the 70s here at night(fl).
 

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For little ones, I wouldn't go below 75 or 80. They can tolerate it lower, but I don't think its good for them. Also if there is any humidity during the chilly weather, you are just asking for a respiratory infection. Babies should sleep indoors in a safe enclosure in my opinion. I put mine out for sun nearly every day from the time they hatch, but I don't leave them outside for good until they are near 12".
 
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