What temp before we venture outside?

Rhiellie · 18-02-2012, 07:16 PM

I know we will probably have some more cold weather to come but I was wondering what the outside temps need to be before my Hermann's can spend some time exploring the garden? And when they can go outside, will I still be putting them back on the tort table at night?

JoesMum · 18-02-2012, 08:37 PM

It depends on their size really. The bigger they are, the longer it will take for them to cool down and grind to a halt.

If the sun is out and the favourite basking spot is getting full sun, I look for a general air temp (in the shade) of 12C and above for Joe.

EDIT

As for bringing Joe in. The temp has to be consistently 12+ by day and no less than 10 at night before he'll be left out. Usually that's towards the end of april

SarahC · 18-02-2012, 09:14 PM

I generally put mine out once its warm enough to go out in just a t-shirt, and yes I would bring them in at night.

kkenny · 19-02-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SarahC

I generally put mine out once its warm enough to go out in just a t-shirt, and yes I would bring them in at night.

totall agree as above, but then mine are still young

Rhiellie · 19-02-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SarahC

I generally put mine out once its warm enough to go out in just a t-shirt, and yes I would bring them in at night.

a t-shirt, I'm such a wimp that only happens once a year in the UK, I suppose I'll wait until hubby wears his & use that as the signal

SarahC · 19-02-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhiellie

a t-shirt, I'm such a wimp that only happens once a year in the UK, I suppose I'll wait until hubby wears his & use that as the signal

That made me smile

I'm sure there will be loads of posts on here as people start putting them outside!

burnt toast · 19-02-2012, 12:39 PM

I go by the t-shirt rule too. On Friday I was changing substrate in my shed & my adult male was being a pain - into everything, so I put him in his garden which he loved, wondering round. It was funny because him not being out there I had blocked off his entrance into the greenhouse to keep some plants warm in there & he wanted to get in & was trying to headbut his way through! but now after being perfectly happy in the shed he has remembered he has an "outside" & is on a mission to get there!

JackieL · 19-02-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SarahC

I generally put mine out once its warm enough to go out in just a t-shirt, and yes I would bring them in at night.

Same here.

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JoesMum Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 717	It depends on their size really. The bigger they are, the longer it will take for them to cool down and grind to a halt. If the sun is out and the favourite basking spot is getting full sun, I look for a general air temp (in the shade) of 12C and above for Joe. EDIT As for bringing Joe in. The temp has to be consistently 12+ by day and no less than 10 at night before he'll be left out. Usually that's towards the end of april __________________ 1.0.0 Testudo Graeca Graeca (Mediterranean Spur Thigh) raised from very small and approximately 50 years old. Last edited by JoesMum; 18-02-2012 at 09:29 PM.

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SarahC Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southampton Posts: 255	I generally put mine out once its warm enough to go out in just a t-shirt, and yes I would bring them in at night. __________________ Sarah 3:4:2 Herman

19-02-2012, 12:39 PM	#7
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	I go by the t-shirt rule too. On Friday I was changing substrate in my shed & my adult male was being a pain - into everything, so I put him in his garden which he loved, wondering round. It was funny because him not being out there I had blocked off his entrance into the greenhouse to keep some plants warm in there & he wanted to get in & was trying to headbut his way through! but now after being perfectly happy in the shed he has remembered he has an "outside" & is on a mission to get there!

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