Quick question

[DanaLachney]

If I happen to go stay at my sister-in-laws this weekend would my tortoise be ok if the humidity didn't stay at 80% for like 12 hours? Right now the only way I have to keep the humidity up is by spraying or pouring warm water into the enclosure but if I'm not here will she be alright?

 

[wellington]

Yes

 

[DanaLachney]

Also we're having bad weather tonight, what if the electricity goes out?! I hadn't planned for this yet! :'( what if the power goes out and she gets too cold or worse what if it's cold AND cold humidity?! :'(

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

She will be just fine 12 hrs on her own!

 

[wellington]

Also we're having bad weather tonight, what if the electricity goes out?! I hadn't planned for this yet! :'( what if the power goes out and she gets too cold or worse what if it's cold AND cold humidity?! :'(

If you think you are having bad weather, and you usually lose power, then don't add any water to her substrate before you go. Then if the power goes out it won't be quite as wet and humid.

 

[DanaLachney]

If you think you are having bad weather, and you usually lose power, then don't add any water to her substrate before you go. Then if the power goes out it won't be quite as wet and humid.

Oh I'm not going and most definitely not tonight lol it was more or less what if scenario. But the problem is I already added water earlier before the bad weather lol

 

[Jacqui]

Try to remember this is an animal that has survived in the wild for a long long time. Yours should be unless it can get super cold, if so then if power goes out and it gets too cold, with the tortoise in a small container, wrap it in a towel or lay blankets over it's enclosure (with lights off in case power comes back on). Nice if you keep a few of those hand warmers around to use in such a situation.

As for the humidity, it can go quite some time without humidity and be just fine.

 

[wellington]

I miss read. So now my answer is. If you lose power, get your butt up and keep her warm, even if she has to sleep with you

 

[DanaLachney]

I miss read. So now my answer is. If you lose power, get your butt up and keep her warm, even if she has to sleep with you

Lol she doesn't like me yet I don't think. Oh and we've never lost power here it's a new house so unlikely but never now

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Try to remember this is an animal that has survived in the wild for a long long time. Yours should be unless it can get super cold, if so then if power goes out and it gets too cold, with the tortoise in a small container, wrap it in a towel or lay blankets over it's enclosure (with lights off in case power comes back on). Nice if you keep a few of those hand warmers around to use in such a situation.

As for the humidity, it can go quite some time without humidity and be just fine.

Hmm some of that was slightly confusing lol but I got the jist of it I don't think she will get too cold my house is well insulated and the thermostat is set on 78 and it's SUPER comfortable in here, all I really need most if the time is the ceiling fan on. But once again it was a what if scenario

 

[Jacqui]

Yep it was confusing...sorry I was rushing to get it done to get to a dog quickly.

Okay here goes more slowly... tortoises have survived in the wild for a long time. They can take some dips in temperatures and have no problems as a result. This implies your redfoot should be just fine. IF it will get too cold, then you can place her into a small container and wrap in towels to retain the heat. Or do the same thing with the enclosure using blankets. Just be sure to remove the lights incase the electricity comes back on. Always smart to get some of the hand warmer chemical things to keep around for such an emergency situation. There is that more clear?

 

[DanaLachney]

Yep it was confusing...sorry I was rushing to get it done to get to a dog quickly.

Okay here goes more slowly... tortoises have survived in the wild for a long time. They can take some dips in temperatures and have no problems as a result. This implies your redfoot should be just fine. IF it will get too cold, then you can place her into a small container and wrap in towels to retain the heat. Or do the same thing with the enclosure using blankets. Just be sure to remove the lights incase the electricity comes back on. Always smart to get some of the hand warmer chemical things to keep around for such an emergency situation. There is that more clear?

Yes I got all of it I was just messin with ya I wonder why no one has ever invented a small power outlet that was battery operated before?! Hmmmm

 

[Jacqui]

I am sure there are such ones out there. They might be expensive, but certainly you could look into it.

 

[DanaLachney]

I am sure there are such ones out there. They might be expensive, but certainly you could look into it.

Lol I'm gonna google it

 

[Momof4]

They do sell power packs like this one. My husband sells them to Costco & Wal Mart.
http://www.xantrex.com/images-content/backup-power/powerpack-400.jpg

 

[DanaLachney]

They do sell power packs like this one. My husband sells them to Costco & Wal Mart.
http://www.xantrex.com/images-content/backup-power/powerpack-400.jpg

Ah yes! Thank you!!

 

[Madkins007]

Battery powered heaters suck juice so hard that they quickly drain the batteries.

One common plan for dealing with such an emergency is to put the torts in insulated coolers with newspaper and paper towel substrates, then place a warming element inside- a heated brick, a chemical heat pack, a sealed jar of hot water, etc. Close the lid most of the way but allow a little fresh air, and monitor the temps (stick a probe thermometer inside the box.)

Other people just put them in their pockets and wear a jacket or something over them, but this is not really practical in the long run.

If the emergency goes on for more than about a day, see if there is somewhere warm you can take the tortoise.