Automatic Misters?

[Ellie933]

Hello all! My main question is what the general consensus is on automatic misters.
Extra info: I have a 9-month old Russian and I worry that her humidity gets too low while I am at work and/or school. I mist her enclosure at least 3 times a day, but her humidity has a tendency to drop because I keep her temperatures up. She has a humidity/ terperature gradient in her enclosure, but she mostly likes to stay in the drier areas. I was wondering if an automatic mister could help with this? Thanks in advance, this forum always gives great advice!

 

[wellington]

The problem is you need a closed chamber. Enclose it with a tent of plastic if needed.
Post a pic of the enclosure and we can tell you where or what can be done
Misters are not recommended. They would need to be a warm air mister, but again, not needed and not recommended.

 

[Ellie933]

Hi! Her enclosure has an open gridded top, but her humid hide has a full covering. This is a similar product to the one I have

 

[wellington]

Yeah, they shouldn't even sell those, they are junk and not correct.
If you can, prop the top open, at least the one with the wire on it. Hang the lights from the propped up top and then place plastic over the whole thing. Sealing it as much as you can but having an area that can be lifted for feeding etc.
Or buy a pop up green house and use that as the enclosure

 

[Ellie933]

Oh! I didn't realize just how bad they were! 😬
I've been working on finding another bigger enclosure since she isn't just a 2 inch tort anymore, but I will definitely use this method for the time being! Do you have any brand recommendations?

 

[Tom]

Hello all! My main question is what the general consensus is on automatic misters.
Extra info: I have a 9-month old Russian and I worry that her humidity gets too low while I am at work and/or school. I mist her enclosure at least 3 times a day, but her humidity has a tendency to drop because I keep her temperatures up. She has a humidity/ terperature gradient in her enclosure, but she mostly likes to stay in the drier areas. I was wondering if an automatic mister could help with this? Thanks in advance, this forum always gives great advice!

I agree with Barb. The solution is not to keep adding ever more water, but to stop the current water from leaving in the first place. Open topped enclosures can work for older larger tortoises, but closed chambers are better for babies.

 

[Sarah2020]

No mister required, save your money. You need to look at the enclosure set up and use a plant water sprayer to spritz the substrate.

 

[SinLA]

yeah those are junk, other than what is nice is you can string them together like a "habitrail" for hamsters. I have four of them strung together for my inside/night box, but that still wouldn't be big enough for an adult to be in full time.

 

[Ellie933]

yeah those are junk, other than what is nice is you can string them together like a "habitrail" for hamsters. I have four of them strung together for my inside/night box, but that still wouldn't be big enough for an adult to be in full time.

I know, I am upgrading soon! She is only 9 months old and I have had her since she was 1 month old, so the space is growing with her.
Thanks to everyone for providing such useful information! I have put a plastic covering over the top to keep more moisture in for the time being until her new and improved enclosure is fully ready! <3