humidity levels

vivp · 15-01-2007, 05:32 PM

i got some cherry heads at the weekend they are still pretty shy and wont come out alot, but i was wondering how do i get the humidity level up to 80% as it is only reading 60% i spray it 2-3 times a day.

viv

15-01-2007, 06:09 PM

what substrate are you using ??

also what are you measuring the humidity with / and where is this placed ?

vivp · 15-01-2007, 06:11 PM

soil,sand,bark, and the round one humidity thing, i have it near my spot light.

15-01-2007, 06:14 PM

the bark should help keep the moisture on the table

it is ground hunidity you need to be measuring

so is the hygrometer placed so it is sitting on top of the sand soil

move the bark to the side a bit and see what reading you are getting

Becks · 15-01-2007, 06:18 PM

im not 100% but i think cherry heads need air humidity as well as ground humidity..
darren will be along soon to help im sure ..
sorry i cant be much more help ..
everythink else linda has stated for ground humidity is what i would have said ..

Luv Becks xxxxxxxxxx

vivp · 15-01-2007, 09:34 PM

thanks odd now as i have turned the lights of and its gone up

15-01-2007, 10:02 PM

experiment take a few measurements around the table

the direct heat from the light may well affect the hygrometer

vivp · 15-01-2007, 10:18 PM

thanks will do that tomorrow, how long does it take for them to stop being shy, they seem to hide away alot.

15-01-2007, 10:22 PM

mine have never been shy

do you have a bit of shelter so they can come out and still feel secure having a peep

Henry-flash · 15-01-2007, 10:22 PM

It depends on the tortoise. Younger torts will often hide away anyway. Where did you get them from?

15-01-2007, 05:32 PM	#1
vivp Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 334	humidity levels i got some cherry heads at the weekend they are still pretty shy and wont come out alot, but i was wondering how do i get the humidity level up to 80% as it is only reading 60% i spray it 2-3 times a day. viv

15-01-2007, 06:18 PM	#5
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	im not 100% but i think cherry heads need air humidity as well as ground humidity.. darren will be along soon to help im sure .. sorry i cant be much more help .. everythink else linda has stated for ground humidity is what i would have said .. Luv Becks xxxxxxxxxx __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

15-01-2007, 10:22 PM	#10
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	It depends on the tortoise. Younger torts will often hide away anyway. Where did you get them from? __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

15-01-2007, 06:09 PM	#2
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	what substrate are you using ?? also what are you measuring the humidity with / and where is this placed ?

15-01-2007, 06:11 PM	#3
vivp Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 334	soil,sand,bark, and the round one humidity thing, i have it near my spot light.

15-01-2007, 06:14 PM	#4
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	the bark should help keep the moisture on the table it is ground hunidity you need to be measuring so is the hygrometer placed so it is sitting on top of the sand soil move the bark to the side a bit and see what reading you are getting

15-01-2007, 09:34 PM	#6
vivp Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 334	thanks odd now as i have turned the lights of and its gone up

15-01-2007, 10:02 PM	#7
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	experiment take a few measurements around the table the direct heat from the light may well affect the hygrometer

15-01-2007, 10:18 PM	#8
vivp Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 334	thanks will do that tomorrow, how long does it take for them to stop being shy, they seem to hide away alot.

15-01-2007, 10:22 PM	#9
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	mine have never been shy do you have a bit of shelter so they can come out and still feel secure having a peep

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