Ibera Greek tortoises in tropical climates.

Shelled Nomad

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Laguna, Philippines
Hi everyone!

I'm planning on getting a Ibera Greek tortoise hatchling soon, but suddenly I'm having doubts if I can provide a good life for it. I prepared the following:
  • I started a small garden to provide for its food. Gardening is surprisingly fun lol.
  • I prepared a 65L container, with a 6-inch deep substrate mix of 35:15:50 potting mix, sand, and top soil.
  • 13W 10.0 UVB and a 50W basking light shining down on one side of the container.
  • Thermo/Hygrometer.
  • Cuttlebone, terracotta pots and saucers, flat stones, and maybe some fake plants for cover.
However, I worry that the climate here might be too much. I'm from the Philippines, and the daytime temperatures at my area range from 80F to 90F, and humidity levels at 66% to 83%.
Do I still need to create a closed chamber, with humidity levels being consistently high? Will the tort be able to adapt? Am I stressing too much? Sorry, but I really want to be fair to the tortoise.

Thank you :)
 
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