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20-08-2013, 07:02 PM
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Max temperature under basking spot
What is the Absolute max safe temperature the basking spot should be in my tortoise table?
I ask because when it's hot out my temps are really hard to control as my room gets so hot. I just want to know what the max should/can be? I know most people say between 32-34 degrees to aim for, but I am out at work all day and want to know if it gets hot that they are safe and wont basically cook.
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20-08-2013, 07:04 PM
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Do you use a combined bulb? As if not you could get a dimming thermostat that would help stop it getting too hot...
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20-08-2013, 07:20 PM
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I do use a combined bulb
 I used to use a thermostat before, but obviously can't with a combi. I just really worry that their going to over heat.
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20-08-2013, 07:21 PM
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You could always just turn the lights off on hot days when you are out...
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20-08-2013, 07:22 PM
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Yeah I thought of doing that, I just worry about them not eating enough UV
Always worrying!
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20-08-2013, 08:13 PM
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Well if its too hot they will hide and not get uv anyway
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27-08-2013, 08:21 PM
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About 35c... the tortoises do have a choice. When you say safe... that assumes you know what the best high temperature is. This is going to vary depending on the ambient temperature. Always give them a choice.
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28-08-2013, 11:30 AM
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Hi,
This is exactly why a a hybrid system of a stat controlled heat source and a high output UV source is a far more effective method. It gives you total control and allows you to provide light and UV over a MUCH wider area and as such create a usable photo gradient. Your combi can then be used for what they are great at and that is a quick, uv rich warm up zone just forna couple of hours a day. John. Quote:
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