Temperature

[Torty]

Can the temp of a Russian tort enclosure drop to about 62 degrees at night? Or should I use a heat pad? If I do use a heat pad can that be the only heat source or should I use a basking lamp?

 

[lynnedit]

62f, or even a little lower, is fine at night,even preferred. No heat pad needed.
Basking light (UVB/heat) should come on around 6am (earlier if he gets up earlier) and stay on 12-14 hours. Timers are great.

 

[JoesMum]

You don't want the lights on at night... your Russian will like it dark to sleep.

If you need extra heat at night use a ceramic heater which doesn't emit light