Hello, all, this might seem a bit bonkers, but bear with me.
Global temperatures continue to rise and this summer is hotter than ever, even I, such a lover of the heat am finding it hard.
It's no problem heating Tidgy's enclosure in the winter, house heating and an MVB or two raise the temperature to quite acceptable levels and the winter is short so it's not terribly expensive.
But what about the summer ?
Months and months with the temperature over 40°C (well over 100°F).
Now, The Tidge has hides that are shade and she's always burrowing into her coco coir and the garden soil but is clearly struggling with the heat, she's not happy when it's this hot and is always seeking somewhere cooler. I spray her and soak her but this provides only temporary relief . I hate to see my little girl uncomfortable.
So, I am thinking about buying a large chest freezer, slapping in some coco coir and cooling her this way.
Hmmmm.
So what do you guys think ? Anyone tried it ?
And what temperatures do you set it at to achieve optimal temps with the lid open ?
Any advice gratefully received.
Cheers,
Adam.
Global temperatures continue to rise and this summer is hotter than ever, even I, such a lover of the heat am finding it hard.
It's no problem heating Tidgy's enclosure in the winter, house heating and an MVB or two raise the temperature to quite acceptable levels and the winter is short so it's not terribly expensive.
But what about the summer ?
Months and months with the temperature over 40°C (well over 100°F).
Now, The Tidge has hides that are shade and she's always burrowing into her coco coir and the garden soil but is clearly struggling with the heat, she's not happy when it's this hot and is always seeking somewhere cooler. I spray her and soak her but this provides only temporary relief . I hate to see my little girl uncomfortable.
So, I am thinking about buying a large chest freezer, slapping in some coco coir and cooling her this way.
Hmmmm.
So what do you guys think ? Anyone tried it ?
And what temperatures do you set it at to achieve optimal temps with the lid open ?
Any advice gratefully received.
Cheers,
Adam.