Humidity for Greeks

[3bdulla]

I want to know people's opinions about humidity for Greeks, this is the only thing that makes me nervous about my enclosure!

 

[Jlant85]

how old is your greek?
An adult, were are looking at around 40-50... as a hatchling... i prefer mine at 50-60... but to each its own...

 

[3bdulla]

Not sure about age, he is 4 and 1/2 inches

 

[Jlant85]

Not sure about age, he is 4 and 1/2 inches

Some people say 30-40 but i like to keep it at 40-50 and would sometimes drop to 30.

 

[GBtortoises]

Knowing what region of their vast geographical range is important in providing the correct humidity and temperatures for Greek subspecies. Various subspecies can be found throughtout North Africa, the Middle East and Northern Mediterranean. The climate varies greatly throughout these regions and the tortoises that originate from each area have evolved to thrive in those particular conditions. While we cannot replicate every minute condition in captivity it is important in most cases to be close to what their needs are in order for them the thrive.

Very generally speaking, most Testudo graeca subspecies fair well in a humidity range of about 40% minimum up to 70-75% maximum. Occasionally higher is fine as long as temperatures at the time of the higher humidity stay above 65 degrees for North African and Middle Eastern subspecies. Northern Mediterranean subspecies can take much cooler temperatures at higher humidity levels. This is very common for at night. All Greek subspecies are usually accustomed to cooler temperatures along with higher humidity levels at night and warmer, drier daytimes.

Regardless of subspecies and region that they're from none should be kept too dry, below 40% for any lengthy period of time. This is especially true of young tortoises that are still growing.

 

[Jlant85]

Knowing what region of their vast geographical range is important in providing the correct humidity and temperatures for Greek subspecies. Various subspecies can be found throughtout North Africa, the Middle East and Northern Mediterranean. The climate varies greatly throughout these regions and the tortoises that originate from each area have evolved to thrive in those particular conditions. While we cannot replicate every minute condition in captivity it is important in most cases to be close to what their needs are in order for them the thrive.

Very generally speaking, most Testudo graeca subspecies fair well in a humidity range of about 40% minimum up to 70-75% maximum. Occasionally higher is fine as long as temperatures at the time of the higher humidity stay above 65 degrees for North African and Middle Eastern subspecies. Northern Mediterranean subspecies can take much cooler temperatures at higher humidity levels. This is very common for at night. All Greek subspecies are usually accustomed to cooler temperatures along with higher humidity levels at night and warmer, drier daytimes.

Regardless of subspecies and region that they're from none should be kept too dry, below 40% for any lengthy period of time. This is especially true of young tortoises that are still growing.

What he said =)

 

[3bdulla]

Thanks all!