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Hi everyone,
In continuation of research into this species, I have come across some confusing data/anecdote about what a good temperature range for Egyptians are.
So far I have seen a couple of sources (http://www.dwherp.com/egyptian_care.htm & http://home.earthlink.net/~fridjian/id4.html ) that state the warm end of the enclosure should be between 100F and 115F (more typical of what I have seen in other Mediterranean torts).
But also, Dan and some sources ( http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/kleinmanni.html ) also talk about aestivation of egyptians when temps get over 90-95, and thus recommend keeping the warm end at no warmer than 95F.
Lastly, is there a difference in temp range for adults vs hatchlings? (Since I am assuming non natural aestivation of hatchlings could be dangerous).
So as one can expect, I am utterly confused.
Any one please give me some pointers.
In continuation of research into this species, I have come across some confusing data/anecdote about what a good temperature range for Egyptians are.
So far I have seen a couple of sources (http://www.dwherp.com/egyptian_care.htm & http://home.earthlink.net/~fridjian/id4.html ) that state the warm end of the enclosure should be between 100F and 115F (more typical of what I have seen in other Mediterranean torts).
But also, Dan and some sources ( http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/kleinmanni.html ) also talk about aestivation of egyptians when temps get over 90-95, and thus recommend keeping the warm end at no warmer than 95F.
Lastly, is there a difference in temp range for adults vs hatchlings? (Since I am assuming non natural aestivation of hatchlings could be dangerous).
So as one can expect, I am utterly confused.
Any one please give me some pointers.