22-07-2011, 10:51 PM | #11 |
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Yes I trialed one - no good either too warm or below zero! Ended up getting a full size undercounter.
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23-07-2011, 02:21 AM | #12 |
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Ive used the Stella beer mini fridge for the last few years and it has been alright. Keeping a steady temperature in the required range did require at times some ice to be added. I would say they can work alright with careful monitoring. But I've realised I really need a fulll size normal larder fridge in the future.
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There's some acurate thermostat's that will work a small heater at 5c, thinking of rigging/building a self contained hibernation box about 3 foot high, with the heater in the lid. Any thought's.
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im very very scared about hiberation.... Its my 1st year with my two and i know they have to sleep this winter.
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I’ve used a Husky Budweiser fridge last year and it was fine. Temp did fluctuate a little but never to dangerous temps (used alarm just in case). I got it set up about a month in advance so temp would settle and I could calibrate with bottles of water. Barney came through it fine – but I should say he only did about 4 weeks as it was my first time and he was the only tort in there, 4 yr old Horsfield. I imagine you need something a bit more serious with more torts or older ones who would hibernate for longer.......
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I was scared too - hence why I only did for about 4 weeks. He did really well though and I was in more danger of a nervous breakdown than he was in the fridge. There are loads of guides out there but I found this one really helpful (scroll down and click blue link for a PDF) http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/78.asp
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