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Chilly up north

Squeekee35

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My fireleg is sitting directly under the heat lamp right now. Might have to put her heat pad out so she doesn't climb as high
 

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Aracnoenthusiast

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Nebraska
The house is about 70 in the winter. I have a thermostat on there so it doesn't go more than 75. At night it gets even chillier so I feel bad that they may be too cold.
I understand what you mean, but this is a desert species. And it can actually handle temps in the 60s just fine. I would say that unless it gets below 60 you should be fine without a heat lamp. Beautiful t by the way
 

Poppy2020

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New york
Hey

That looks like an awfully long drop for your T? What does his/her enclosure look like? Also watch the mesh top— it’s so easy for them to get their tiny hooks on the ends of their feet caught.

I’ve kept my adult T’s through the winter with temps mid 60’s + for years and they were fine — if temps dip too low I will use a space heater to warm up their room.
 
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