ArcT
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- Jan 9, 2016
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Hello,
First let me say thank you everyone for all of the shared knowledge here and care that shows and is shared on the forum. I have silently read for awhile before posting to help prepare for a new arrival.
I have raised torts before the "dry" way and have unfortunately learned what doesn't work.
Then i found this forum and after reading as well as further research into natural enviroments am working with an enclosed humid set up. I had a few days to nail down temp gradient of 10-15 degrees across ranging from 82 to 97, however the youngin' (est age 4 mo.) arrived earlier than expected so im still working on nailing down humidity stabilization. Misting the tank 2x daily to keep up however. Set up as follows:
-MVB 100 watt over slate basking spot. Keeps basking spot high side around 100 and low side 97ish. Hooked to thermostat set at approx 100 and timer for 12hr cycle, on for 90% of 12 hr cycle.
-160 CHE on second therm 24/7 set around 93 as best i can tell. (Zilla 1000 watt appear good but arent great at exact numbers it seems. Temps measured with multiple sensors and temp gun.)
Really damp coco choir
Shallow hot tub (planter dish, sloped)
Hot hide with water dish on top for added evap/humidty. All temp measurements have shown in mid 80s in the hide. Have the original hide ordered coming, will add as mid to cool side hide when arrives.
Wheat grass on gently sloped hill growing in enclosure.
Temps measured with home depot specials, one on each end, a digital behind the basking spot and an analog disc for kicks in the front corner.
From what ive read he/she appears to have been raised a little dry, however i read somewhere else on here when someone asked advice in regards to that: "...i would give it the best enviroment possible and care for it..."which is what i plan on doing.
With all the above, is there anything anyone else can suggest to create as an ideal enviroment as possible please? I know when to seek knowledge and want to ensure i do this right the first time for this little guy who will eventually have his/her own shed, i know what im getting into.
Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you all.
First let me say thank you everyone for all of the shared knowledge here and care that shows and is shared on the forum. I have silently read for awhile before posting to help prepare for a new arrival.
I have raised torts before the "dry" way and have unfortunately learned what doesn't work.
Then i found this forum and after reading as well as further research into natural enviroments am working with an enclosed humid set up. I had a few days to nail down temp gradient of 10-15 degrees across ranging from 82 to 97, however the youngin' (est age 4 mo.) arrived earlier than expected so im still working on nailing down humidity stabilization. Misting the tank 2x daily to keep up however. Set up as follows:
-MVB 100 watt over slate basking spot. Keeps basking spot high side around 100 and low side 97ish. Hooked to thermostat set at approx 100 and timer for 12hr cycle, on for 90% of 12 hr cycle.
-160 CHE on second therm 24/7 set around 93 as best i can tell. (Zilla 1000 watt appear good but arent great at exact numbers it seems. Temps measured with multiple sensors and temp gun.)
Really damp coco choir
Shallow hot tub (planter dish, sloped)
Hot hide with water dish on top for added evap/humidty. All temp measurements have shown in mid 80s in the hide. Have the original hide ordered coming, will add as mid to cool side hide when arrives.
Wheat grass on gently sloped hill growing in enclosure.
Temps measured with home depot specials, one on each end, a digital behind the basking spot and an analog disc for kicks in the front corner.
From what ive read he/she appears to have been raised a little dry, however i read somewhere else on here when someone asked advice in regards to that: "...i would give it the best enviroment possible and care for it..."which is what i plan on doing.
With all the above, is there anything anyone else can suggest to create as an ideal enviroment as possible please? I know when to seek knowledge and want to ensure i do this right the first time for this little guy who will eventually have his/her own shed, i know what im getting into.
Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you all.