CHE needed?

[amajo75]

Just wondering, with an indoor table, does one need a CHE if your house temps are normally 68-72?

 

[wellington]

They still need to be able to warm up to 85 or higher to digest their food. If you have a basking spot them no, your house would probably be warm enough. Just make sure the temps in the enclosure are warm enough, don't just go by what the house temp is.

 

[amajo75]

Yes, I am still going to use a mvb. Have an area that is 85-90 for 12 hours a day,but, just wondering about the nighttime.


Thanks!

 

[wellington]

Your house temps are good for night. Just make sure that is what the temps in the enclosure are too.

 

[hunterk997]

This is a russian, right? If so, then I don't think you need any heat at night. Russian.tortoises need a good cool down temperature at night.


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[amajo75]

Thanks everyone. Yes, a RT.

 

[lynnedit]

They seem to do better if they cool down at night. Even into the 50's, no worries. (which I doubt your house gets down to, lol)
Make sure you use an accurate thermometer to check your basking temps, and that they are 95-100f under the MVB.

Pictures?

 

[amajo75]

None yet. But soon.