Thread: Sulcata housing
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Old 31-10-2016, 02:51 PM   #3
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Hi. Would a salcata need a uv light in an outdoor enclosure? What temperature should they have for this time of year/over the winter months? Thanks
Sulcatas will need UV and an extra heat sorce during the whole year in an outside enclosure, as they get bigger they take longer to heat up to be able to digest their food and absorb the UV.
And temps will need to be in the 35-40c to keep them healthy.
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