I got a little leopard tortoise last week. After reading through this forum I have tried to expose him to some humidity. I guess I got things wrong because he ended up with a runny nose and had to make a trip to the vet. I think his enclosure was either too damp or too cold--probably both. I've dried things up alot and got a CHE to keep night time temperatures a little warmer for him--85 degrees. The RH is now about 40-50% in his inside pen. Lower in his basking area.
I try to let him stay outside as much as possible during the day. However, now I am a bit worried. The readings I've obtained on the ground show a RH of 60-70% while the temperature is in the 90's. In his shady spot the temperature is in the mid to high 80's with about 80% humidity.
What do you think?
An aside...my trip to the vet was a bit of a disappointment. No real exam. Just shots of Baytil and vitamins. I have to give shots over the next 5 days. The vet tech said he had a leopard that was real big. I asked him if he had raised him the whole time in San Antonio. He said he had. I asked about pyramiding. Neither he nor the doctor knew what I meant. I explained and the both said "Oh yes...they all do." Basically saying it's normal. I got the animal clinic's name off this site.
I try to let him stay outside as much as possible during the day. However, now I am a bit worried. The readings I've obtained on the ground show a RH of 60-70% while the temperature is in the 90's. In his shady spot the temperature is in the mid to high 80's with about 80% humidity.
What do you think?
An aside...my trip to the vet was a bit of a disappointment. No real exam. Just shots of Baytil and vitamins. I have to give shots over the next 5 days. The vet tech said he had a leopard that was real big. I asked him if he had raised him the whole time in San Antonio. He said he had. I asked about pyramiding. Neither he nor the doctor knew what I meant. I explained and the both said "Oh yes...they all do." Basically saying it's normal. I got the animal clinic's name off this site.