Crotalis
New Member
Hey! It's great to have a source of knowledge and experience to turn to! I've kept, bred, and raised Herps for about 35 yrs. Snakes, Lizards, Arachnids, Venomous Species, etc... However, this is my first go around with torts or turtles. I've just received 2 2-month old baby leopards from Andrew at Arizona Tortoise Compound. They are AWESOME! I can't believe I've been missing out on such incredible little creatures! I've got everything just right. Ambient Temps, Basking Temps, Diet, etc... But, I'm having some difficulty maintaining the proper humidity, overall, in the tub. Some areas are better than others. Recommendations? My reptiles have always been in enclosed habitats; humidity is easy to control, if you know what you're doing. But, I'm feeling a bit lost with an open-air enclosure. I'm using cypress mulch as a substrate. I've thought about periodically moistening the under-layer to keep a constant "flow" of humidity rising through the substrate. But... I also don't want to allow it to get damp, or allow for mold or other unwanted results... What are you seasoned professionals doing? I'm guessing that if I can milk an Indian Cobra, I should be able to do THIS. Lol. I just want these little guys to get the best! I've attached some pics of their tub.
