Re: Do a heating pad inside, and a lamp hanging from the topn/m

Posted by Terry on April 29, 2000 at 12:58:48:

In Reply to: Do a heating pad inside, and a lamp hanging from the topn/m posted by Giovanni on April 28, 2000 at 09:44:10:

In a small Dog Loo I wouldn't recommend both a heat lamp and a pig blanket ( heating pad).
Too much under belly and overhead heat at the same time.
Plus the Dog Loo is small and the tortoise needs to be able to move away ( off) the heat if it wants.With both a lamp and a pad it could easily overheat such a small enclosed area.
I use a shed for my sulcatas overnight shelter. A 10'-8' shed bought cheaply second hand.
I hang a Pearlco from the ceiling no heat pads. But should it get cold enough to require a heat pad there is plenty of room in the shed for the tortoises to move off the pads and away from the heat.
I recommend using thermometers in the Dog Loo or shed, to monitor temps.
Terry

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: In a small Dog Loo I wouldn't recommend both a heat lamp and a pig blanket ( heating pad). : Too much under belly and overhead heat at the same time. : Plus the Dog Loo is small and the tortoise needs to be able to move away ( off) the heat if it wants.With both a lamp and a pad it could easily overheat such a small enclosed area. : I use a shed for my sulcatas overnight shelter. A 10'-8' shed bought cheaply second hand. : I hang a Pearlco from the ceiling no heat pads. But should it get cold enough to require a heat pad there is plenty of room in the shed for the tortoises to move off the pads and away from the heat. : I recommend using thermometers in the Dog Loo or shed, to monitor temps. : Terry

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