Temperature

Heepman

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I live in N Florida & have a 7 year old redfoot in an outdoor 16’x4’ space. 1/3 is covered and he has his corner. There are two ceramic heaters in this area with a thermostat. Set at about 80. The other day, the plug got knocked loose and he went to 48 degrees that night. It quickly wormed up when I plugged heaters back in.
I see no I’ll effects. Could this be an issue after the fact?
Thanks
 

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Redfoot that get too cold at night usually do ok if the temperature gets up to a much warmer temperature the next afternoon.
If he's acting normally, he's probably fine.
Indoors, we (I) suggest a 24/7 temperature of 82-84. Because indoors WE are God. And we can make things perfect.
It almost never reaches 48 here in south Florida. That is particularly cold for a Redfoot. Too cold.
I have no experience with any Redfoot kept this cold. But again. He sounds like he's ok.
 
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Heepman

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Redfoot that get too cold at night usually do ok if the temperature gets up to a much warmer temperature the next afternoon.
If he's acting normally, he's probably fine.
Indoors, we (I) suggest a 24/7 temperature of 82-84. Because indoors WE are God. And we can make things perfect.
It almost never reaches 48 here in south Florida. That is particularly cold for a Redfoot.
Thanks for your input he stays usually. Just a glitch.
 

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