Temperature

FAQ "...How long and at what temperatures can I keep radiated tortoises in an outdoor enclosure?"

Radiated tortoises always belong in an outdoor enclosure during the warm season, in sunny and dry weather! Provided that the sun is shining, the outdoor enclosure is located on a southern exposure and the animals can warm up in a heated cold frame or greenhouse, radiated tortoises may already from 15 ° C outside temperature in the outdoor enclosure. Only during longer periods with

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FAQ "...Do radiated tortoises also hold a cold torpor? Can I overwinter them together with my Greek tortoises?"

Attention: Radiated tortoises originate from a subtropical climate zone. Their body has therefore no physical adaptation and prerequisite to survive a seasonal cold drought, such as European tortoises hold. Attempting to hibernate a radiated tortoise will end fatally for the animal! Please inform yourself before the acquisition in detail about the needs and keeping conditions of these animals!

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