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Keeping racks outside

laurarfl Nov 06, 2008 07:08 AM

I'm moving to a new house about 2 miles down the road, LOL! Right now I have herps all throughout my house and garage. I'd like to consolidate them into one place, and I'm thinking of putting them on the screen porch. We're in the Orlando area, so the weather is pretty nice. The porch is shaded enough so the summer won't be too hot, and the winters are mild.

My concern is for January or February when we do have our cool nights. This is my first rack, and I'm not sure how to heat it. It will be like someone here (Steve's Kiki?)...basically a metal baker's rack with tubs/lids. I can roll it inside on the really cold nights, but what about the general 50 degree nights. Is that just too cold for corns to be kept outside?

My other options in this house for keeping herps are the very front room when you walk in the door, or the dining room that we're not using as a dining room. I'd rather it be a little more discreet. As it is, my tropical animals will still be inside (ig, beardies, pythons, tegus in the garage).

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kingsnake1 Nov 06, 2008 10:55 AM

I live in Southeast Texas and I keep my racks in a screened in porch as you suggest. During the winter I put the thermostat on 60 degrees. It doesn't get too cold here. Jan/ Feb may see mid 30's, and i have never had a problem. I keep corns, western hognose, several ssp. of kings and milks. I would think in Fla. you would be just fine. Good luck.

laurarfl Nov 06, 2008 02:13 PM

How do you heat your racks?

kingsnake1 Nov 07, 2008 03:07 PM

I have Animal Plastics racks with heat cable (belly heat)

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