Too Young for Outside time?

katieandiggy

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I would appreciate some opinions on outside time.
We are having a heatwave weekend here in the U.K.. when I say heatwave I mean we are probably into the 80’s temp wise.
My Russian I have had a week, and weighs 53g no idea how old that would roughly make it, how young is too young for outside time? I though maybe an hour outside could do it the world of good UVB wise. I’m going to buy a kiddie pool today to make a safe outdoor area but I won’t rush on putting him out if you think it’s too soon.
 

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Toms rule of thumb is an hour per inch of tortoise. Be sure there is a lot of shade. Babies can over heat fast.
 
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