Humidity for Hatchling

[MotherOfPearl]

What would be a good humidity percentage range be for a 1 month old Eastern Hermann's? I keep finding conflicting information regarding this and the differences are really drastic, so I'm a bit confused.

If the humidity is too high, could it be conducive to upper respiratory infections?

 

[Baoh]

I do not measure the levels.

Moist undersoil. Relatively dry top soil layer. Plants with root systems it can dig into or a humid hide.

One hotspot that also provides decent light. An MVB to one side takes care of this. Humid hide on the opposite side. If the room is comfortable for you, that is probably going to be fine on the cool end.

Feed it. Water it. Enjoy it.

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Oh, and to answer your other question. A prolonged period of cold and wet conditions may cause issues. Of course, when my animals hibernated or I found hibernating hermanni once or twice in nature, they pretty much chose cold and moist (not sopping wet).

 

[GBtortoises]

What would be a good humidity percentage range be for a 1 month old Eastern Hermann's? I keep finding conflicting information regarding this and the differences are really drastic, so I'm a bit confused.
The following humidity parameters can be used for any Hermann's, regardless of subspecies and all other Mediterranean species of Testudo while they are growing to adulthood:
Humidity should be considered in three separate components-ambient air, substrate moisture and drinking water. The ambient air humidity should be in the 50-70% range. Slightly higher is fine occasionally as long as there is adequate air flow within the enclosure. Drier than 50% and a small tortoise with a low body mass will have a difficult time remaining properly hydrated for normal activity. This also includes digestion. When tortoises become dehydrated their body functions begin to shut down in order to preserve hydration. This can alter their digestive process from taking in new foods to expelling wastes.
Along with ambient air keeping a young tortoise well hydrated is soil moisture. It should not be allowed to become too dry. It should also not be saturated. It should be kept moistened throughout. When picked up in the hand and squeezed it should feel slightly moist and loosely hold it's form, there should be no dust coming off of it at all. The substrate should be sprayed frequently to help keep it semi-moist and churned occasionally to ensure that the moisture is consistent throughout.
Drinking water should be available at all times in a shallow, easily accessible dish. the rim of the dish should be at or very near the top level of the substrate to allow easy access for the tortoise. It should be changed daily or more frequently if it becomes dirty with soil or wastes.
Lack of proper overall hydration, coupled with temperatures often too hot overall is probably the number one reason for baby tortoises failing to thrive in captivity.



If the humidity is too high, could it be conducive to upper respiratory infections?
In a word, yes

 

[Jlant85]

At a younger age, tortoises are more prone to pyramiding. A slight higher humidity is required. Like everyone, the bottom layer should me moist enough that it holds higher humidity. Also, try to keep in mind, as a hatching, the tend to burrow more on softer soil to hind from predators. The softer soil holds higher humidity. Your just trying to imitate their natural habitat.