Curious...

[FLINTUS]

Not that I'm going to get a manouria emys emys at the moment, but how cold tolerant are these guys? Would they fit well with the British climate?

 

[Tom]

Much better than most species. They like it cool and damp.

 

[FLINTUS]

Yep, I know, just wondering the specific minimums, ideals etc. We would be talking about adults here.

 

[Benjamin]

Mid 30s(F) are not a problem for adults. These are the lowest lows mine experience from time to time for only a few hours.

 

[Tom]

Mid 30s(F) are not a problem for adults. These are the lowest lows mine experience from time to time for only a few hours.

What are good "normal temps" for them to be at during the day? If its 60 (15 C) outside for many days in a row, is that okay? Do they need a night box or something to warm up in on those cool days?

 

[FLINTUS]

Mid 30s(F) are not a problem for adults. These are the lowest lows mine experience from time to time for only a few hours.

Thanks. Despite us having a coldish and wet climate, we don't have many days a year where it drops below freezing, 30 days at a max. I'm sure I could do something for them for 3 months or so over winter, they reach about 40-45 cm yes? I reckon apart from those 3 months the climate around here averages 50 during the day.

 

[Millerlite]

They can handle pretty cold but they need to be able to warm up in the day. My guys are small and stay out year round and we sometimes gets nights in the 40s. When it's cold and then not warm jn the day they will not come out or if they do only for a bit. I recommend no lower then 50s for younger ones.

 

[Len B]

I keep my 3 year old mee and mep's outside as long as possible, I believe they do better out than in even though they stay in the hide most of the time. The hide is uninsulated with heat from above and below. It is stuffed with moist hay, grass and leaves for them to dig into. the inside temps vary (tonight) from the low 60s to the upper 70s depending on where the temp check is done, We are supposed to get into the upper 20s tonight with a high in the low 50s tomorrow and sunny so they should be fine. With what you say your weather is like you should have very few problems setting up a safe winter house for them. They are a great species.

 

[FLINTUS]

Thanks. If they pop up I will be interested.

 

[Fireflyfarm]

How about high temps? I think they would be fine for us in the winter...but summer temps can reach the upper 90's here. Would that be dangerous for them? We have a wet humid environment here in south Louisiana nearly year round.

 

[mikeh]

Some Browns like it very warm. My juveniles constantly seek out ambient temp of 90-92F. They dodn't seem bothered even at 94-95F. But this is ambient temp, not radiant heat temp. With plenty of full shade, water wallows and moisture I would think they would thrive in your area. Some of their native range is at the hot, humid part of the equator.

 

[Fireflyfarm]

Thanks!!! I hope to get a couple very soon. I have Redfoots right now, and I'm ready to add a new species. Love the Asians.