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Hey guys and gals,
I am new to this forum and I am hoping that some of you may be able to give me some advice from your experiences. I live in Raleigh, NC and I am very interested in purchasing a baby Aldabra. I am hoping that some of you that own Aldabras may live in a climate similiar to mine and can describe how you house your tortoise during cold weather. Thanks in advance!
North Carolina is pushing the limits. I'm In Gawgia and it's hard here in the winter depending on the weather pattern.
They can be kept out at least 8 months out of the year on a bad year.
A heated shed or barn is the only way to go during those periods.
>>Hey guys and gals,
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>>I am new to this forum and I am hoping that some of you may be able to give me some advice from your experiences. I live in Raleigh, NC and I am very interested in purchasing a baby Aldabra. I am hoping that some of you that own Aldabras may live in a climate similiar to mine and can describe how you house your tortoise during cold weather. Thanks in advance!
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care
Thanks Ed. I have a really nice coop that was originally built for chickens that I have been thinking about using. It has a ramp up into it and it can be completely closed up to knock down drafts. I could place a pig blanket in it and mount a MVB fixture in it. Thoughts?
Insulate it well... put in a door to where you can lock it in during bad weather... you got it made.
>>Thanks Ed. I have a really nice coop that was originally built for chickens that I have been thinking about using. It has a ramp up into it and it can be completely closed up to knock down drafts. I could place a pig blanket in it and mount a MVB fixture in it. Thoughts?
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care
We put our adults in at 50 and below. Anything young is 60 and below. This has always worked for us. I know alot of zoos follow the same patterns. Good luck.
I'm Local to the Durham, NC area and I've had a young pair of aldabs for around a year now. The bigger of the two is about 12in. long. They have done really well for me so far. I can post some pics and information on my setup if you would like. They are really easy to care for at this size. Feel free to email me I'd love to talk with someone in my area that also maintains aldabs. aubrey@hughes.net
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