humidity issues

[big_red_tortoise]

I have my redfoot in an enclosure that I built myself. Lately I have been noticing that his eyes are teary, which is an indication of low humidity. I have sphagnum moss on the bottom but even with multiple sprayings a day, I cant seem to keep the humidity high enough. I also am not home as much as before so I cant physically spray the enclosure as often. Has anyone ever used a misting machine of any kind?

I attached a photo of the enclosure. There is now moss over the whole floor.

 

[Yvonne G]

Adding some plants either in small pots or artificial plants would help. Also, you may have to cover or partially cover the habitat.

Yvonne

 

[Madkins007]

High humidity is tough in an open-topped habitat. Options include:

- Use a warm mist vaporizer/humidifier to humidify the room, or attach some duct or large diameter tube to direct the output to the habitat.

- Create a humid hide. Take a plastic shoe box with lid, cut a tortoise-sized hole in the side, put an inch of damp moss in it, and park it in the warm end of the habitat.

- Buy or make a timed mister. Habba Mist (or something like that) is a good start.

- Cover some of the habitat. A loose plastic sheet 'tent' not touching the heater will trap a lot of heat and humidity- but it also contributes to bad air, so make sure there is good air flow.

- Using live plants, waterfalls, etc. and mixing and matching options.