Outside in cooler temperatures

[Macy Fidler]

Is it okay to put my Russian outside in his enclosure when the weather is cooler? The sun is shining, it's just about 60 degrees here in east Texas. Just wondering, I'm trying to keep him busy so he doesn't try to hibernate.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

60 degrees is a little cold! Do you have a temp gun? I the sun is out, it might be warmer close to the ground. It's good to check, and the tep difference can be enough-- so that he can catch some sun

 

[Macy Fidler]

Where can I get one of those?

 

[lynnedit]

You can get them on Amazon, Ebay, etc.
One example-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NON-CONTACT...ITAL-THERMOMETER-SIGHT-HANDHELD-/130979214461

Usually temps on the ground in the sun, w/o wind, are much warmer than air temps if there are stones, slate or gravel.

 

[leigti]

Are you as a temp gun, I find it very helpful. It is amazing how much warmer it is in the enclosure at ground level. Especially next to the walls. It can be as much as 15 or 20° warmer than the air temperature.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

See if you have a store called "HARBOR FREIGHT" near you. They have three types. The largest is on sale for about $20.

 

[tortdad]

I got mine at Home Depot for $25


0.0.1 Redfoot (Spike)
0.0.1 Cherryhead Redfoot (Bruce Wayne)
1.0 Sulcata (Hal Jordan)

 

[Macy Fidler]

I got mine at Home Depot for $25


0.0.1 Redfoot (Spike)
0.0.1 Cherryhead Redfoot (Bruce Wayne)
1.0 Sulcata (Hal Jordan)

Thanks!!!