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Hello Everyone!
We have just moved back to southern Maine, and finally have a yard available to us (which means outdoor pens, yes!). However, where I'm able to put my little Raphy is too far away from the house to run an electrical cord out for a basking lamp or a heating pad. I know how to set the enclosure up but I'm now concerned about the microclimates....
I'm curious about a few things:
1) Will he even need a basking lamp at all? The enclosure area will be quite large with plenty of shade, but also plenty of areas with direct sunlight all day. UVB shouldn't be a problem.
2) Is it too cold for him to be outside at night? We are hitting anywhere from low 50's at night to mid 80's during the day, with rainy days usually around mid 60's. I was thinking of bringing him in at night if it gets too cold, but I'd rather keep him out there 24/7 to keep him de-stressed if at all possible.
3) Is there an affordable and wireless way to create a heated hide if he needs one? Is it necessary within this temperature range? It is going to get a little warmer, but not by much. I can insulate a hide, but I have no way of plugging in a lamp or a heating pad. Moving the enclosure closer to the house is not an option.
Winter time he will DEFINITELY be coming inside to his new tortoise table that I plan to build this summer (or order online if I get lazy).
Backstory: we just moved from west Florida, where he was outside all summer (obviously way more warm). I don't want to shock him or make him sick, and I also want to get him outdoors as much as possible!
Thanks in advance
We have just moved back to southern Maine, and finally have a yard available to us (which means outdoor pens, yes!). However, where I'm able to put my little Raphy is too far away from the house to run an electrical cord out for a basking lamp or a heating pad. I know how to set the enclosure up but I'm now concerned about the microclimates....
I'm curious about a few things:
1) Will he even need a basking lamp at all? The enclosure area will be quite large with plenty of shade, but also plenty of areas with direct sunlight all day. UVB shouldn't be a problem.
2) Is it too cold for him to be outside at night? We are hitting anywhere from low 50's at night to mid 80's during the day, with rainy days usually around mid 60's. I was thinking of bringing him in at night if it gets too cold, but I'd rather keep him out there 24/7 to keep him de-stressed if at all possible.
3) Is there an affordable and wireless way to create a heated hide if he needs one? Is it necessary within this temperature range? It is going to get a little warmer, but not by much. I can insulate a hide, but I have no way of plugging in a lamp or a heating pad. Moving the enclosure closer to the house is not an option.
Winter time he will DEFINITELY be coming inside to his new tortoise table that I plan to build this summer (or order online if I get lazy).
Backstory: we just moved from west Florida, where he was outside all summer (obviously way more warm). I don't want to shock him or make him sick, and I also want to get him outdoors as much as possible!
Thanks in advance