Where to place my hides?

[bpham93]

I'm planning to build cinder block hides for my 2 russian tortoises, because i heard they were better at keeping it cool than plastic. But i'm not quite sure where to place them? should they be place in the sun or in the shade? i'm also planning to plant plants on top of the cinder. This is what it looks like right now with the plastic hides. I live in Texas which is why i wanted cinder, it can get quite hot here around 90-100.

 

[wellington]

Seeing how it gets so hot, I would put them in the shade. If your nights get really cool, then maybe a couple more in the sun for night time warmth if they want it.

 

[abclements]

Like barn said, I would do a couple of both. Plus this gives them multiple options to pick and choose where they want to be at any given point.

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Barb not barn! Sorry about that! I'm still getting used to the auto correct on my phone!