He is yes he was from sspca --Yes a few sunny, warmer days will be very welcome!
I still use a CHE over/near his hide at night because even though the air temp is warm in the house the ground temps are colder. and torts need darkenss to sleep so his lamp would be too stressful.
Is your tort a rescue too?
I've only had hermanns in the past lost my Hermann this year
What is a CHE ? Is that the emitter ?