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habistat
Posted: 02/10/2010 by yoda

Hello me again are habistats useful for a greek hatchling tortoises to create a natural environment or should the lights be kept on all the time with them being so young.

 

thanks

Re: habistat
Posted: 05/10/2010 by TPGDave

Hi there

If the tortoises are indoors theres really no need for any supplimental overnight heating for Testudo (med) tortoises. As long as the temps dont get down below 14-16 c overnight they should remain active. Definetely no lights overnight, aim for 12-14 hours of light and a dark night.

 

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