Misting/ soaking question

[Nay]

Hi there,
I am wondering how often you guys mist/soak your leopards? I found that redfoot site that someone posted here to be great.My redfoot Jack is so happy to be sprayed.
Is there one like that for leopards? I thought they liked it dry, but reading here seems your concerned with humidity.
Also how do you measure humidity? I have my guys in pools.
Thanks

 

[cvalda]

I wonder too! I was always told DRY DRY DRY! But after today's discussions, I put a moist hide in Howie's sand area (so the moisture wouldn't soak into his hay), and he loved it! I misted him just a little bit, and he was excited! LOL!

 

[Itort]

I have humistat with remote probe I got at at a petstore. What I like about it is that it can be used in any of my enclosures. It costs more than a mounted one but I can measure the area I want.

 

[Nay]

I do underdstand the need for the young ones to be more moist than the adults. Your's is young right Kelly?
Is daily misting too much for an adult? And what is the proper humidity?
Thanks

 

[Redfootedboxturtles]

Hey guys. IMO you should soak your leopards and provide a humid hide. But the enclosure its self should be dry. With a dry hide spot and a humid hide spot he can regulate the humidity and actually provides micro climets in a small enclosure. Kind of like how you would have a warm side and cool side of a pen.