As the summer months get closer, its occurred to me to start to think about how to keep my frog safe during the hot summer months. I believe the place I am subletting at may have ac, but its not a definite and I'm not sure how much it would be in use due to funding constraints with electricity and other utilities. As of right now temperatures are in the 60s, so I have several months to plan for what to do. I'm in MA, so it gets up to the 90s or 100s, which would be too hot for my little guy from my understanding. I was thinking of getting a fan for over the enclosure, but wasn't sure how good that would be for the heat of the summer. What suggestions, if any, do you have?
I've had some ideas, but wasn't sure how good they would be. Having cooled water in the fridge that I could mix with room temp water to make it slightly cooler seemed like an idea for adjusting the tank temp. It would be mixed so that it was at a temp that wouldn't hurt the frog. I was also toying with the idea with making some ice cubes with tank prepared water. Wasn't sure how good of an idea this would be, but thought that I could bury them in the substrate. That way the ice wouldn't catch on the skin, and there would be some distance to reduce temperature changes and things, but it would lower the surrounding temperature so that he won't over heat. Was also considering taking small amounts of ice shavings, and putting a small amount in his water dish. As I'm thinking, that one doesn't seem to be as good of an idea, but its the best I've got.
Thanks!!!