Humidity

[Stephanie D]

I bought my first hatchling rf...I have done so much research, but I constantly come across conflicting information. Do you want humidity to be at 60% or closer to 80% for hatchlings? I'll add a picture just because it's so adorable

 

[Gillian M]

I bought my first hatchling rf...I have done so much research, but I constantly come across conflicting information. Do you want humidity to be at 60% or closer to 80% for hatchlings? I'll add a picture just because it's so adorable
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Oh, he/she is so cute! Would love to see a pic of his/her enclosure.

Please give him/her daily soaks in warm water in order to avoid pyramiding and dehydration. Have you read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread and the care sheet on RF?

And a very warm welcome to the forum!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Never below 75% for a baby.
And never below 77 degrees with that much humidity.
Or much over 87 degrees without a place to get cooler.

 

[Stephanie D]

Never below 75% for a baby.
And never below 77 degrees with that much humidity.
Or much over 87 degrees without a place to get cooler.[/QUOT
I have a temp

Never below 75% for a baby.
And never below 77 degrees with that much humidity.
Or much over 87 degrees without a place to get cooler.

Yes I know about the temps! He has a basking spot and the temp on the cooler side does not drop below 79. 2 hides. I made humid hide also with some moss and the other one with a sponge. Thanks for the info, I have been keeping the humidity at about 75-80%! I'm glad I didn't go with the lower humidity now (I read back over this and I'm hoping that didn't come off as rude because that isn't how I meant it)

 

[Stephanie D]

Oh, he/she is so cute! Would love to see a pic of his/her enclosure.

Please give him/her daily soaks in warm water in order to avoid pyramiding and dehydration. Have you read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread and the care sheet on RF?

And a very warm welcome to the forum!

I haven't posted in a while, but I mean to try and post more! I will go check that link out thank you. Oh yes he gets daily soaks, he loves it. He is my first red..my other 2 are russians. Plus my other 6 but those are scale babies lol I'll sneak a picture in right after I post this he is still sleeping lol

 

[Pearly]

What an adorable baby RF! I keep the redfooted as well from very soon after they hatched. My "RF keepers bible" wast the Tortoise Library, Turtletary site and of course this forum. My understanding is that temp that don't drop below 80 and humidity of at least 80% is what keeps those babies growing smoothly, and reduces risks of respiratory infections which are one of the most common problems with reptiles. I have kept my 40 gal tank at 80 in dark to 85 in bright end with high humidity (never below 80%) and in 13 months (knock on wood!) my babies haven't been sick

 

[Gillian M]

I haven't posted in a while, but I mean to try and post more! I will go check that link out thank you. Oh yes he gets daily soaks, he loves it. He is my first red..my other 2 are russians. Plus my other 6 but those are scale babies lol I'll sneak a picture in right after I post this he is still sleeping lol

Looking forward to seeing pics. And sweet dreams to your tort!

 

[Stephanie D]

I have him in a 40 gallon tub right now (he is so tiny) which I plan to upgrade as he grows of course. I made my russians enclosures, but I might pay to have his made. Excuse the tape at the bottom I've been meaning to paint it instead.

 

[Stephanie D]

What an adorable baby RF! I keep the redfooted as well from very soon after they hatched. My "RF keepers bible" wast the Tortoise Library, Turtletary site and of course this forum. My understanding is that temp that don't drop below 80 and humidity of at least 80% is what keeps those babies growing smoothly, and reduces risks of respiratory infections which are one of the most common problems with reptiles. I have kept my 40 gal tank at 80 in dark to 85 in bright end with high humidity (never below 80%) and in 13 months (knock on wood!) my babies haven't been sick

Thank you I will take a look! I'm glad I was doing something right

 

[Gillian M]

I have him in a 40 gallon tub right now (he is so tiny) which I plan to upgrade as he grows of course. I made my russians enclosures, but I might pay to have his made. Excuse the tape at the bottom I've been meaning to paint it instead.View attachment 183354 View attachment 183353

Oh.......he is tiny but adorable!

 

[Stephanie D]

Oh.......he is tiny but adorable!

Thank you he will grow out of it before I know it!

 

[Gillian M]

Thank you he will grow out of it before I know it!

Sure he will. "Time flies" as is said. Let's wait and see.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Curious.
How are you able to keep up the humidity with such a set up as you are using?

 

[MysticCaribou]

He's beautiful! And I love the photo. His habitat looks great as well, he should be very happy. I have a cherryhead hatchling. I keep the humidity between 70 to 80%. I soak her every morning for 20 minutes. So far so good. Here's to 'no pyramiding!'

 

[Stephanie D]

Curious.
How are you able to keep up the humidity with such a set up as you are using?

The humidity here is at 55-60% already, but I use the moss to help it go up and spray often

 

[Stephanie D]

He's beautiful! And I love the photo. His habitat looks great as well, he should be very happy. I have a cherryhead hatchling. I keep the humidity between 70 to 80%. I soak her every morning for 20 minutes. So far so good. Here's to 'no pyramiding!'

Thank you yes, 'cheers'

 

[TammyJ]

Cutest face ever! I think the redfoots have the most adorable faces.

I hope he won't try to eat the sponge you said is in one of the hides. Might be a problem!?

 

[Stephanie D]

Cutest face ever! I think the redfoots have the most adorable faces.

I hope he won't try to eat the sponge you said is in one of the hides. Might be a problem!?

No problem. It's at the top, nowhere near where he can reach. He is cute though haha

 

[Gillian M]

No problem. It's at the top, nowhere near where he can reach. He is cute though haha

He really is!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

What I use...And it may or may not be helpful to you is:
A few inches of Orchid bark with a few inches of potting soil on top.
I pour water into the corners and the bark absorbs the water, releases humidity constantly and leaves the soil layer pretty dry.
Dry enough that shell rot is not an issue.
This also doesn't change the temperature like a cold spray of water might.
I'd also suggest closing off a portion of the top as a way of keeping humidity in and keeping the percentage regulated.
It's all just to make your life easier.