Help with heating

[janst]

My torts live in my classroom. During the day they have a basking light but when I leave for the day I turn it off. The classroom gets cold and I am worried they will get cold. They live on coco coir and seem to like burrowing in it. They have an upturned plat pot as a hide. They are eating and pooping so seem settled. Could they eat ill if they are warm during the day and cool at night?
Cheers janet


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[wellington]

How cold, is the temp at night?

 

[Joanne]

Could the lights not go on a timer? Or do you have policies at school to save electricity?

 

[Newo13]

They should be warm during the day and have it cooler at night. How cold does it get? They should be fine with it in the low 60s or even a little lower at night. For the day time though they should get about 14 hours of light. If the school allows it having their light on a timer makes everything much easier and consistent for them.

 

[janst]

Thanks for replying. I will set up a digital thermometer tonight and report back on temp readings.



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