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Hi! I have a hatchling BBM tort, and i need help on keeping the tank a nice temp and humid. Any tips? i was thinking a top would help. Please let me know!
I need help keeping my enclosure warm and humid
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RussianTortoiseCraze123 said:
Yes a top will help. Also spraying the enclousure with a sprayer everyday. What substrate are you using? I recommend coco coir, spaghnum peatmoss and Cyprus mulch these all hold humidity and don't mold.
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leonardo the tmnt said:
Ok. Would plywood work? with some light holes so the UVB can get in? I have cypress mulch (forest Floor by zoomed) in my enclosure. Im just afraid if i mist it and it gets cold, he will get sick. Im hoping to make the top this weekend
A wet and cold tort will get sick. Btw, spaghnum moss will mold. Coconut coir doesn't. I've heard cypress doesn't either. I have use the spaghnum and it does mold.
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wellington said:
Thats what i thought. Thats why i need help keeping it nice and warm as well
Yes, i use cypress mulch, no mold.
What are the temps you are suppose to have for your tort? With a leopard, we keep the temp at 80 day and night. We don't do a lower night temp, as we have a humidity of 80%. If that helps you out at all.
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wellington said:
Around 80 and 80% humidity
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