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- Dec 25, 2011
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I am a new member, and I have kept tortoises (Redfoots, Russians) outdoors here in Florida. I would like to try Egyptian tortoises indoors, but the Florida humidity is keeping me from doing so. I could not help but notice that there are a number of keepers and even breeders of Egyptian tortoises in Florida, and I am just wondering if the humidity issue with Egyptian tortoise is actually overstated based on old information? I live in an poorly insulated old Florida house surrounded by water (with bay in front and canal in back). The humidity outdoors is almost always over 80%, and the indoor humidity is 60-70% even with air conditioning. I have been told that as long as the basking area is 30-40% humidity then I should be fine with keeping Egyptian tortoises here in Florida. Anyone from Florida with success or advice is greatly appreciated.