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red foots
Posted: 01/11/2010 by spartacus

Hi can anyone tell me the best temperature for my 2 red foots please, they are 1 year old, its currently 36 under heat lamp, 32 in the middle and 27 in the cool end,

thanks

Re: red foots
Posted: 01/11/2010 by TPGDave

Hi there,

That hot spot may be a little warm for a redfoot. 29-30c would be fine for them. Try to keep the humidity up around 70% too.

Re: red foots
Posted: 02/11/2010 by spartacus

Thanks, humidity is at 70% the temp i took is at ground level, will turn it down a touch, was just concerned as they seem to be staying asleep unless i wake them, so will try that.

thanks again

Re: red foots
Posted: 02/11/2010 by TPGDave

Humidity is good. Too hot will cause tortoises to be inactive as much as too cold. Let us know how it goes.

 

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