What is the lowest temp to take outside?

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Cory

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I tried searching to find this without asking but no luck, I own a sulcata and at this present time he is living in side. I really want to take him outside and get some fresh air, my question is what would be the coldest I can take him out, note I live in the northern area of South Carolina the lows of the days now is around 47 with highs in the mid 70's.
 

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How old is your Sulcata? I bring a temp gun outside and shoot the ground because the ground can be a lot warmer or colder than you think. I will not bring my hatchling out unless it is 70 or above. But my older two are fine in the 60's as long as the ground temp is 60 or above. I live in the northeast and it can be 65 outside and sunny and then I check a shaded area and it is in the low 50's. It is all a delicate balancing act and I wish you the best of luck!
 

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I think only a couple months so if the ground temp is above 70 it's good to go?
 
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Hey thanks for asking that question I was wondering that also. And thanks for
the answer!
 
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