Outdoor temperature question

KelseaB

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So I have been watching the outdoor area I have been considering for Clyde. I have found that most of the area is in the 70s and 80s where he would be. There are two areas, one that gets up to 115 and one that gets to about 108. Since he has ample area to get away from the extra hot places will this be ok? There isn't a way to cover or block the sun in those areas.
 

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Only a very small section. Less than 1/10th if I had to put a number on it
 

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That is excellent. You want there to be places to go to warm up.
 

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I knew hot spots were good it was just these were SO hot.
 

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I knew hot spots were good it was just these were SO hot.

I've temped rocks sitting in the sun here in summer at 160+ as the tortoise walked by it. They know to get out of the sun. Those temps would only be a problem if there wasn't a cooler area to retreat to with heavy shade.
 
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