Mar 6, 2016 #1 swabo New Member Joined Mar 6, 2016 Messages 11 Location (City and/or State) U.K Bedfordshire What is the recommended temp for soaking a juv sulcata? I know like warm... but what temp? Thanks in advance..
What is the recommended temp for soaking a juv sulcata? I know like warm... but what temp? Thanks in advance..
Mar 6, 2016 #2 wellington Well-Known Member Moderator 10 Year Member! Tortoise Club Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Sep 6, 2011 Messages 53,940 Location (City and/or State) Chicago, Illinois, USA I usually soak my torts around 95. What feels real warm to me but not hot. For the hatchling I have now, and then I place the soak container under a heat source so it stays warm
I usually soak my torts around 95. What feels real warm to me but not hot. For the hatchling I have now, and then I place the soak container under a heat source so it stays warm
Mar 6, 2016 #3 swabo New Member Joined Mar 6, 2016 Messages 11 Location (City and/or State) U.K Bedfordshire Thank you. I will convert 95F to Centigrade. (I think its about 30-35). how long do you soak for?
Mar 6, 2016 #4 Speedy-1 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 20, 2015 Messages 2,992 Location (City and/or State) St. David Arizona I just put my hand in it , if I can keep my hand in it , it is not too hot !
Mar 6, 2016 #5 Tom The Dog Trainer 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 9, 2010 Messages 68,511 Location (City and/or State) Southern California 85-95F. 29-35C. I soak them for 20-40 minutes.
Mar 7, 2016 #6 swabo New Member Joined Mar 6, 2016 Messages 11 Location (City and/or State) U.K Bedfordshire OK. Thanks.