Sulcata skin got darker

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So I recently increased the temps in my enclosure cause my tortoise was sneezing and was blowing little bubbles out his nose, after increasing the temps in noticed his skin got a little darker, can any tell me if this is natural or a bad sign. Thank you
 

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Darkened skin is usually caused by the substrate.
 

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They also darken up when they start getting regular sunshine.
 

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They also darken up when they start getting regular sunshine.
Ohh okay that makes sense cause I eliminated the uvb light in his enclosure so I've been taking him outside for two or more hours a day. Thank you guys I appreciate that very much
 

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