Humidity Question

[TheWarTortoise]

I bought my leopard tortoise, Scutes, around 4 years ago when he was a hatchling. Back then I really didn't read the right information and was pretty ignorant when it came to baby tortoises, so Scutes does have a good bit of pyramiding. I don't believe that the pyramiding is still growing.

My question however is at what age does a tortoise not need a large amount of humidity? I know now that as a hatchling, torts need a good amount of humidity in their enclosures, but does a 4 year old leopard like Scutes need any humidity in his enclosure? And if so what amount? Thanks

 

[Jodie]

I keep a humid hide available for even my adult leopards and Sulcata. I keep the temp around 80F and humidity over 50%.

 

[Tom]

Pyramiding is caused by growth in conditions that are too dry.

If your tortoise is still growing, it still needs some humidity.

 

[Levi the Leopard]

My 5 year old leopard has a heated and humid hide available at all times. Like Jodie, I keep it at 80°F and humidity in the 60% neighborhood...