Baby sulcata's most ideal temperature.

[jonathan23]

Hi Guys,

I would like to know what is the most ideal temperature(degree celcius °C)for a baby sulcata.

 

[wellington]

80 degrees, 26.67C. This is with an 80% humidity and a basking temp of 95+. If you haven't, please read Toms threads below in my post for proper housing and raising a sulcata.

 

[jonathan23]

80 degrees, 26.67C. This is with an 80% humidity and a basking temp of 95+. If you haven't, please read Toms threads below in my post for proper housing and raising a sulcata.

Thanks mate.

 

[DeanS]

Yea! That doesn't really work for me! For a baby, I like to keep it closer to 32.2ºC (~90ºF). Case in point...the ITs have NEVER experienced any temps lower than this...and they're thriving! You can drop the temps to 26.7ºC once they're a year old or so...but I'll probably hold out until they're two! Just my $.02

 

[jonathan23]

Yea! That doesn't really work for me! For a baby, I like to keep it closer to 32.2ºC (~90ºF). Case in point...the ITs have NEVER experienced any temps lower than this...and they're thriving! You can drop the temps to 26.7ºC once they're a year old or so...but I'll probably hold out until they're two! Just my $.02

I'm keeping mine around 32°C -34°C during the day and droping it to 29°C for the night. How does that sound?

 

[DeanS]

I'm keeping mine around 32°C -34°C during the day and droping it to 29°C for the night. How does that sound?

Perfect!

 

[Tom]

There is no ideal temperature. They need a range. The cool side should stay 26 or higher day and night. The basking area should be close to 37 right under the bulb. They need to be able to move around and bask to maintain their core temp where they need it.

This will help you:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/