Max humidity leopard hatchling

[Cleopatra 2020]

I was curious as to what the max humidity should be I was reading earlier tonight that they can develop respiratory problems if the humidity is too high which I read 70 to 80% is recommended although her humidity most of the time is in the high 80s even low 90s at times maybe I could achieve lowering this by cracking the lid open a few inches any suggestions? It's an closed enclosure about 40 in Long by 20 in wide and another 20 in tall ...any advice?

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

if there’s Heat there’s noting to worry about, unless it’s humid and cold. how high/Low is the temperature?

 

[Cleopatra 2020]

if there’s Heat there’s noting to worry about, unless it’s humid and cold. how high/Low is the temperature?

yes I finally come to that conclusion that the humidity is fine as long as there's heat and I always keep it at least 80 or above lately I've been setting it at 82 so it's 81 82

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

keep it a bit higher.

 

[Tom]

I was curious as to what the max humidity should be I was reading earlier tonight that they can develop respiratory problems if the humidity is too high which I read 70 to 80% is recommended although her humidity most of the time is in the high 80s even low 90s at times maybe I could achieve lowering this by cracking the lid open a few inches any suggestions? It's an closed enclosure about 40 in Long by 20 in wide and another 20 in tall ...any advice?

The max humidity they should be exposed to is 100%. That's my smart a$$ answer...

Really though, almost all books, experts, vets, and breeders used to say this. "They'll get shell rot and a respiratory infection if you keep them that way..." Its totally false. It was always false. We just didn't know it until some of use started experimenting and networking. I've raised hundreds of leopard tortoises in 80-100% humidity over the last 10 years and not one of them, not a single one, has ever had any sign of a RI or shell rot. Instead they thrive, grow, and have a smooth shell, unlike what any of those "experts" of yesteryear was ever able to produce.

This serves as a shining example of the old out-dated, incorrect info on tortoise care that is still circulating around out in the world. I'm glad you found us here, and your tortoise will be too.

Here is the finished product of leopard babies raised in high humidity:

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

The max humidity they should be exposed to is 100%. That's my smart a$$ answer...

Really though, almost all books, experts, vets, and breeders used to say this. "They'll get shell rot and a respiratory infection if you keep them that way..." Its totally false. It was always false. We just didn't know it until some of use started experimenting and networking. I've raised hundreds of leopard tortoises in 80-100% humidity over the last 10 years and not one of them, not a single one, has ever had any sign of a RI or shell rot. Instead they thrive, grow, and have a smooth shell, unlike what any of those "experts" of yesteryear was ever able to produce.

This serves as a shining example of the old out-dated, incorrect info on tortoise care that is still circulating around out in the world. I'm glad you found us here, and your tortoise will be too.

Here is the finished product of leopard babies raised in high humidity:
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wow tom that is the best looking Leopard tortoises i have aver seen! i have never seen one without pyraminding. Great job!

 

[Cleopatra 2020]

keep it a bit higher.

The max humidity they should be exposed to is 100%. That's my smart a$$ answer...

Really though, almost all books, experts, vets, and breeders used to say this. "They'll get shell rot and a respiratory infection if you keep them that way..." Its totally false. It was always false. We just didn't know it until some of use started experimenting and networking. I've raised hundreds of leopard tortoises in 80-100% humidity over the last 10 years and not one of them, not a single one, has ever had any sign of a RI or shell rot. Instead they thrive, grow, and have a smooth shell, unlike what any of those "experts" of yesteryear was ever able to produce.

This serves as a shining example of the old out-dated, incorrect info on tortoise care that is still circulating around out in the world. I'm glad you found us here, and your tortoise will be too.

Here is the finished product of leopard babies raised in high humidity:
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those look amazing and thank you for that advice Tom