TortyDxb

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~ We do not use heat lamps in night time enclosures for our young aldabra tortoises. Our experience with proper hydration/diet has produced very smooth shell growth and development. We do not share many of the current theories regarding to humidity and the influence that it plays.

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Just had to revisit this @ALDABRAMAN lots and lots to think about!
 

Alaskamike

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One thing to keep in mind. Here in South Florida we frequently have 80-99% humidity. Even in our “ winter” when it get cool , rarely will it drop below 50%

Every morning our vegetation is covered in dew. If you walk through the grass , your shoes are wet.
Right now 9:30am , it’s 74f , light sprinkle & 91% humidity.

When my CupCake was young (up to 2yrs) I also did as @ALDABRAMAN instructs & brought her in If temps were going under 70f. Then I built a heated hide & kept full water containers in there to prop up the humidity.

She is now 4 yo, about 25lbs, free grazes 90% of her diet in a 30’x40’ fenced grazing area most of the day. If I’m going to give her a “ treat” like bell peppers. Usually I’ll just throw it out in her yard so she has to graze around & discover it. I want her to move

She is not on the large size for her age , and remains very smooth shelled. This summer I’ll dig her a mud pond to soak & play in.

In Comparing Florida with your area. Take everything into consideration. No 2 climates are identical
 
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