First off, I certainly don't want this to come off like I'm calling anybody out, specially good people, hard working herps who are doing their best to care for reptiles to the best of their abilities.
However, that being said, I am very surprised with everything we just saw. Although the majority of the animals were snakes which I know nothing about, every time we saw a tortoise it was kept very dry, very "open" and very cold (compared to the 82F I target).
I talked to every one of these tortoise vendors and not one of them suggested raising with humidity, over half were on pellets substrate, most were pyrimided (even hatchlings) and I don't recall seeing a single water dish in any enclosure.
I went with the family to have a good time and to learn more. I was surprised to see such a dichotomy between the recommendations of husbandry from this site compared to what the vendors suggested.
However, that being said, I am very surprised with everything we just saw. Although the majority of the animals were snakes which I know nothing about, every time we saw a tortoise it was kept very dry, very "open" and very cold (compared to the 82F I target).
I talked to every one of these tortoise vendors and not one of them suggested raising with humidity, over half were on pellets substrate, most were pyrimided (even hatchlings) and I don't recall seeing a single water dish in any enclosure.
I went with the family to have a good time and to learn more. I was surprised to see such a dichotomy between the recommendations of husbandry from this site compared to what the vendors suggested.