Humidity problems

[tkoehle]

Hey I have a leopard tortoise and I have some serious humidity problem. I have a closed chamber and a humidifier,but I can only keep it on for short periods of time because the coco coir becomes to saturated with water. Long story short my gage says the humidity is only 58%. What should i do?

 

[wellington]

Get a new gauge. Are you using one of those disc type from a pet store? They are not very good at all. Be sure your temps are correct too. Cold and went is bad and won't produce the humidity needed. As a refresher, Toms threads are below in my post if needed.

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Ones like these are good. http://t.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-...37U-CBP/203593224?keyword=Temp+humidity+gauge

 

[sibi]

Yeap, I think the gage is bad. Get a new one.

 

[tkoehle]

Not using a petco gage this is the gage I use

 

[wellington]

I can't tell what all the readings on it are for. The 71 degrees, if that's the enclosure, you need to bump it up ASAP to no lower then 80. You need the higher heat to make the humidity. Under 80 and wet will make a very sick tort. If the temps are correct then I would say the gauge isn't working right. With the correct temps and the water I see in the pics, the humidity would be good.

 

[Levi the Leopard]

What are you using for a closed chamber? Did you build one, is it a vivarium, converted aquarium? Are the lights inside or outside?

My first thoughts: You could have holes or openings that your humidity is escaping from.

Humidity is the water vapor in the air NOT how soggy the dirt is. My chambers can have humidity levels in the 90s and still have dirt dry to the touch. I don't even use a fogger.

Check for any holes or openings.

 

[tkoehle]

I use a converted aquarium and I will double check for holes