Tortoise in Wisconsin

[Jsczerzen]

Hey all,
Live in southeast Wisconsin and I am looking at getting either a Russian or a Hermanns tortoise. Looking to keep them outside most of the year besides winter. For the colder nights and days would a mini Greenhouse with a heat light or ceramic heat lamp work to keep the greenhouse warm? Bringing them inside when it’s freezing in the winter. Any resources would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Tom]

Hey all,
Live in southeast Wisconsin and I am looking at getting either a Russian or a Hermanns tortoise. Looking to keep them outside most of the year besides winter. For the colder nights and days would a mini Greenhouse with a heat light or ceramic heat lamp work to keep the greenhouse warm? Bringing them inside when it’s freezing in the winter. Any resources would be greatly appreciated!

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[SinLA]

Definitely look at the temps they can handle because I think it’s probably too cold outside for much of the year unless you build a heated enclosure which in WI winters will be hard (ex-Chicagoan here!). I mean, I live in LA and only leave mine outside full time for maybe 4 months, because night temps shouldn’t get below 60…