humidity

  1. Baldy Aeschylus

    ReptiChip Substrate

    I took a chance on the ReptiChip Substrate from Amazon: http://a.co/acsmB73 This product was fascinating as it came in a 10 inch cube but claimed to be 2.5 cuft. It's large chunks of coconut husks that absorb water and keep my open top tortoise table much more humid. Prior to using this...
  2. S

    New baby!

    Hello everyone! I adopted a baby sulcata last night due to a friend travelling a lot and not having time for it. I have a big place and lots of land so he'll be perfect with me. I work from home so i can give him/her the attention they deserve. Just a couple quick things 1.) Please link any...
  3. margosha

    Humidity Musings [emoji848]

    Ok, so be forewarned... this might be silly post, but I wanted an outside opinion on something I've been internally debating the past few days, mostly just out of curiosity. I try to keep the humidity in the 60-70% range for my baby Russian, which I hear is ideal, but most days it is slightly...
  4. awioa

    Humidity in Enclosures

    When you build a wooden enclosure, are you putting anything on the wood to protect it from the humidity? or would it be toxic for the turtles?
  5. Crotalis

    Maintaining Humidity / Tortoise Table

    Hey! It's great to have a source of knowledge and experience to turn to! I've kept, bred, and raised Herps for about 35 yrs. Snakes, Lizards, Arachnids, Venomous Species, etc... However, this is my first go around with torts or turtles. I've just received 2 2-month old baby leopards from...
  6. Stoneman

    Buying a sick tortoise tomorrow, delayed growth, losing claws, need help ASAP

    So, I saw a post on a page about an owner willing to get rid of his torts. They are Indian star tortoises, and they do not look like they have had the greatest care. Before we even get started, please do not get your wheels turning about biosecurity. As soon as I get them they are going into...
  7. Z

    Enclosure set up advice

    Hi. I would just like some advice from people with experience keeping red foots. I currently keep my in a extra long under bed storage tub as I found this the best and most cost effective way of being able to create a good humidity for him. The problem I have is that I like to have the lids...
  8. R

    Humidity Level low?

    Last year I adopted a radiated tortoise. This is my first tortoise! So, I'm constantly researching in hopes that I'm doing everything right! He's pretty small. So, he’s currently living in a 20g glass aquarium. His temps are always around 80-90 degrees and his humidity levels pretty much stay...
  9. V

    Red foot tortoise enclosure and lighting

    I have a 6 year old red foot tortoise and I'm upgrading her tortoise table, I'm stuck between a table and a vivarium, I know everyone says a table is better and a vivarium can stress tortoises out but vivarium can keep the humidity in. What type of heat bulb would you guys recommend? I made a...
  10. M

    Humidity providing questions

    short background - I have a baby Sulcata tortoise named King Benny that I have had for a month now. He is houses in a regular store bought "tortoise house" that is also houses in a extra large wire dog crate to provide him with extra protection from my cats. We live in a very small apartment...
  11. B

    HELP GUYS, this lil guy is having a hard time

    Hey, I'm Ben. I'm new to this forum and need some assistance. I have a male RF tortoise and I've attached pictures of his enclosure and condition. He's 7 I believe. I use a UVB bulb, a ceramic coil heat bulb, and a heating pad underneath a little substrate (he dug it away). I have more mulch...
  12. Curtis_

    Keeping humidity in a glass aquarium

    So I know it's not exactly the greatest idea to keep a tortoise in an aquarium, but I think the real truth is that some of us do keep smaller tortoises in them. The problem I had for the longest time was trying to create a makeshift lid to contain humidity while leaving slots open for a sun...
  13. mushroomandcucumber

    Hi! Soon to be Hermann Tortoise owner! I have a lot of questions!

    Hi, soon I will be welcoming a baby Hermann tortoise! I'm really excited because I've never owned a tortoise before even though I've wanted to ever since I was a child However, I have a lot of questions that I'm struggling to find answers for, and I would greatly appreciate any help you could...
  14. B

    Tortoise help (humidity, enclosure, protien, skin)

    Hi! I've had my red foot for about 2 months, and i rescued her, and shes not in the best shape. But she has been doing a lot better. I have a 50 gallon glass aquarium with a screen on the top as n enclosure, and I've been wondering how to get an affordable new bigger enclosure. I also have been...
  15. L

    Humidity and light info

    Hello I have recently got a cherry head around 4 to 5months old, I was told to spray the ground of the enclosure 2 to 3 times a day for humidity, but then I was told by someone else to only spray a section and then mix the substrate. Also I think my lights are to high up and that I should hang...
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