Humid hides

joanna · 07-12-2008, 05:28 PM

I have a humid hide in my hatchlings enclosure so there is an area of high humidity and I also spray their enclosure 2-3 times a day and I'm happy with their growth.

My question is, should this be provided for all torts that are still growing, even larger ones? Or is there not much benefit after a certain age?

The reason I ask is Maggie who had pyrimiding when I got her in May has grown over 1.5cm in length, never seen the new growth between the scutes but their is no flat growth inbetween there either. She has been kept and supplemented the same as my others.

If any of you have humid hides for larger growing torts what do you use? It would have to be large enough to accomadate Humphrey who is 25cm and 2.54kg and fitted in such a way that she couldn't move it.

Any ideas?

Paulg1 · 07-12-2008, 07:25 PM

I don't think it's as important for the larger ones though if they have the option to go somewhere that you've provided higher humidity then it's up to them if they want it.

joanna · 07-12-2008, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the reply Paul, I guess I'm trying to work out why she's growing different to the others, maybe its not been long enough since i've had her to notice a difference.

Paulg1 · 08-12-2008, 01:16 AM

growth is much more noticable when they are little. Not so much as they get larger. Like kids and people in general, each one grows differently.

carriemags · 13-12-2008, 05:36 PM

What's the best way to create a humid hide for hatchlings?

Carrie

swad1000 · 13-12-2008, 05:50 PM

Most do it by attaching a sponge to the top of something suitable, and then keeping the sponge moist.

The hide should be high enough so the sponge is not in direct contact with the tortoises, as I've read reports that it may have caused shell rot when this is the case.

Kirkie · 13-12-2008, 06:27 PM

Apologies to Ozric Jonathan for ripping off an article of interest he put forward but this is a link to an article on creating a natural humid hide using plants and soil. I'm hoping to give it a go in the new year.

http://www.graeca-home.de/Krueger%202008%20e.pdf

07-12-2008, 05:28 PM	#1
joanna Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3,602	Humid hides I have a humid hide in my hatchlings enclosure so there is an area of high humidity and I also spray their enclosure 2-3 times a day and I'm happy with their growth. My question is, should this be provided for all torts that are still growing, even larger ones? Or is there not much benefit after a certain age? The reason I ask is Maggie who had pyrimiding when I got her in May has grown over 1.5cm in length, never seen the new growth between the scutes but their is no flat growth inbetween there either. She has been kept and supplemented the same as my others. If any of you have humid hides for larger growing torts what do you use? It would have to be large enough to accomadate Humphrey who is 25cm and 2.54kg and fitted in such a way that she couldn't move it. Any ideas?

07-12-2008, 07:25 PM	#2
Paulg1 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,116	I don't think it's as important for the larger ones though if they have the option to go somewhere that you've provided higher humidity then it's up to them if they want it. __________________ 0.1.0 G. sulcata/Larry 0.1.0 G. pardalis babcocki/Leo 1.0.0 G. pardalis pardalis/Tino "Stop the world, I want to get off!"

08-12-2008, 01:16 AM	#4
Paulg1 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,116	growth is much more noticable when they are little. Not so much as they get larger. Like kids and people in general, each one grows differently. __________________ 0.1.0 G. sulcata/Larry 0.1.0 G. pardalis babcocki/Leo 1.0.0 G. pardalis pardalis/Tino "Stop the world, I want to get off!"

07-12-2008, 07:35 PM	#3
joanna Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3,602	Thanks for the reply Paul, I guess I'm trying to work out why she's growing different to the others, maybe its not been long enough since i've had her to notice a difference.

13-12-2008, 05:36 PM	#5
carriemags Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 380	What's the best way to create a humid hide for hatchlings? Carrie

13-12-2008, 05:50 PM	#6
swad1000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,702	Most do it by attaching a sponge to the top of something suitable, and then keeping the sponge moist. The hide should be high enough so the sponge is not in direct contact with the tortoises, as I've read reports that it may have caused shell rot when this is the case.

13-12-2008, 06:27 PM	#7
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Apologies to Ozric Jonathan for ripping off an article of interest he put forward but this is a link to an article on creating a natural humid hide using plants and soil. I'm hoping to give it a go in the new year. http://www.graeca-home.de/Krueger%202008%20e.pdf

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)