Safe night temperature for veiled...

rotarhead · Mar 13, 2012

It's a beautiful day here today so I moved Moe's enclosure outside so he can get some natural rays. It's supposed to be in the 70's again tomorrow and I would like him to be outside for that as well. I'm contemplating leaving his enclosure outside tonight but it's supposed to get down to the low 50's. His night time temps don't normally get lower than 70 (what I keep the house at). Would it be safe to leave him out tonight? If not, he won't be out tomorrow since I have to work a 12 hour shift. I leave him out all summer long once the temps don't get lower than 65. His enclosure stays on my back deck which has no steps an no trees against it. I bungee it closed at night for added safety. I have not had any issues as of yet. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Carlton · Mar 13, 2012

As he's used to the 70s night temps maybe the 50 temp would be harder on him. I don't think one less day outdoors will hurt, especially as he spends the summer outside anyway.

sandrachameleon · Mar 13, 2012

While a drop to the low 50s is within the tolerable range, i agree it might be a bit of a sudden shock to your animal since you keep your house so warm at night. A more gradual transition might be kinder.

rotarhead · Mar 13, 2012

That's what I figured but thought it was worth asking. I read different opinions for safe night time temperatures any way (ranging from 40's to low 60's) and I don't want to risk his health. Thanks for the replies.