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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oursapoil" data-source="post: 208573" data-attributes="member: 33266">I once received a communal group of 5 larger balfouri (2.5-3 inches each). Unfortunately due to the horrible shipping company (no fault here on the seller) they ended up lost and delayed. When they finally got to us, I had ice inside their cup and the wet paper they were wrapped in was frozen solid. They were motionless and I thought they were all lost. In the end, I only lost one out of the 5 and the rest is well and thriving.Ts are much stronger than we think and can handle a good beating from time to time. The danger is uncomfortable conditions for a long length of time. Ts are nocturnal and active when it is colder at night and rest hidden during the day to avoid high temps and direct sunlight.Our T room temp fluctuates between 68 and 78, usually colder at night and warmer during the day.Cheers.</blockquote>