Humidity for Russians

[Mrturtle527]

I have read many different things on the humidity levels for Russians and am hoping to clarify. I have an adult (4-7) and am going to be getting a hatchling soon. What should each of their humidity levels be? Also hot and cool spots?


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[wiccan_chicken]

This is something I'm curious about too. I spray down Vodka's cage a ton and I don't know if that's good enough for her or if she needs more or a closed chamber.

 

[WillTort2]

The hatchling will need a higher humidity level than the adult.

I'm assuming that you already know that Russians are best behaved when single.

The hatchling will probably need a warm enclosure with near 80% humidity based on some of the posts by breeders that have years of experience.

For adults, I try to maintain humidity around 60%. In my area the humidity will range close to 70% indoors in the summer; and their outdoor humidity will swing from 50% up to almost 100%.

Good luck.

 

[Mrturtle527]

Thanks!! Yes separate is what I plan to do unless they are being watched over by me


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[WillTort2]

Quarantine for several months.

 

[Mrturtle527]

Yes I realize that


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[Laurie]

When my Russians are indoors, I try to maintain the humidity around 50%. I have two adults and two that are a little over a year old that I received as hatchlings. I did not use the closed chamber with 80% humidity for my hatchlings. They are nice and smooth. I kept the humidity hovering around 50%, had water available at all times and use basking temps 90-95F, cool side in the low 70's and let the temperature drop to whatever the house is overnight. I spray them daily and make sure the substrate underneath is moist. Moist enough that you can form a ball with it if you squeezed it together, but not dripping wet. I soaked them daily.

The closed chamber, 80% humidity advice is used for Sulcatas and Leos and I'm sure a few more I don't know if I've heard of anyone doing it with Russians. I know Tom was looking to start a group of Russians, I'm not sure which method he employed.