Humidity for Hermann

Lynnie Lou · 28-04-2016, 07:49 PM

Hello. Is 58 okay for the humidity level? I've managed it! I'm so pleased! They seem to love being in it, they come out to bask and keep going in and out, some stay in for ages and the other wander.

Really need some feedback on this.

I used Coco Coir as a substrate with heaps of Moss on the top.

Hyrometer reads 58.

CherryBrandy · 28-04-2016, 07:54 PM

you sound excited ! yes its fine lynnie lou but not constantly (I think humid hides can be but will bow to others on that - I spray the top coco soil just until it dries out again. Mine can go up to 65% with sprayer and then dries out over the day. humid hides seem quite interesting to tortoises. CB

Lynnie Lou · 28-04-2016, 07:56 PM

I am, I really do excited about things like this. Only the best for my Tortoises.

What if it goes higher than that? They'll remove themselves won't they don't like it? I'm not the brightest crayon in the box, but I do try. X

CherryBrandy · 28-04-2016, 08:13 PM

oh bless you, we don't have to be the brightest to shine the most.
I will let other answer as sounds like you have a hide - I'm not sure if it should be higher constantly , but on occasions mines gone higher it hasn't harmed but I spray the soil so it does tend to dry out - just try not to drench it so its wet and cold. id say aim to 58% but a higher range short spurts wont harm at all - not too high, not wet, not drenched! you might want to get yourself a cheap IR - check temps also ! (surface temps). CB

Lynnie Lou · 28-04-2016, 08:29 PM

I bought a 4 watt substrate mat today. Not a heat mat as such. It's for overnight to stop it being cold and wet. It's lovely when you put your hand in. It's a glass tank I found at the tip.

What temp am I aiming for in the hide?

Thank you for your help.

CherryBrandy · 28-04-2016, 08:35 PM

I am a little cautious with those Lynnie as they can disrupt their ability to thermo regulate.

just keep an eye and also watch out for any fungal spore build up which can be harmful. ie the tortoise can wee on it and you wont know and the heat creates a fungus or bacteria that the eye can't see. They should be ok at night without any heat at all if your house temp doesn't drop below 16. don't overheat them re first sentence...! would love to see some pickies if get a chance. oh and don't forget in their own environment in the wild it can get pretty chilly so they wont be use to underground heat either. need a break from any heated area. CB

Lynnie Lou · 28-04-2016, 08:37 PM

Gotcha. I can remove it easily enough. Will take a photo now.

Lynnie Lou · 28-04-2016, 08:46 PM

They've got a dry area as well as this hide. They tend to wander from either. I thought letting them kind of do what instinct tells them was okay?? EEK! I so don't want to get it wrong. Thank you. X

Lynnie Lou · 28-04-2016, 08:47 PM

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...90&oe=57BBFA09

CherryBrandy · 28-04-2016, 08:50 PM

lynnie,

Lovely torts ! very sweet.
your first one wont display when you go into it. if you can try post the IMG rather than the link and your photograph should come up on the screen....! nice one - I would put them under picture thread also as they may get lost here and SW members are always looking for lovely tort picks like these ! CB

28-04-2016, 07:49 PM	#1
Lynnie Lou Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 198	Humidity for Hermann Hello. Is 58 okay for the humidity level? I've managed it! I'm so pleased! They seem to love being in it, they come out to bask and keep going in and out, some stay in for ages and the other wander. Really need some feedback on this. I used Coco Coir as a substrate with heaps of Moss on the top. Hyrometer reads 58.

28-04-2016, 07:54 PM	#2
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	you sound excited ! yes its fine lynnie lou but not constantly (I think humid hides can be but will bow to others on that - I spray the top coco soil just until it dries out again. Mine can go up to 65% with sprayer and then dries out over the day. humid hides seem quite interesting to tortoises. CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

28-04-2016, 08:13 PM	#4
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	oh bless you, we don't have to be the brightest to shine the most. I will let other answer as sounds like you have a hide - I'm not sure if it should be higher constantly , but on occasions mines gone higher it hasn't harmed but I spray the soil so it does tend to dry out - just try not to drench it so its wet and cold. id say aim to 58% but a higher range short spurts wont harm at all - not too high, not wet, not drenched! you might want to get yourself a cheap IR - check temps also ! (surface temps). CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

28-04-2016, 08:29 PM	#5
Lynnie Lou Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 198	I bought a 4 watt substrate mat today. Not a heat mat as such. It's for overnight to stop it being cold and wet. It's lovely when you put your hand in. It's a glass tank I found at the tip. What temp am I aiming for in the hide? Thank you for your help. Last edited by Lynnie Lou; 28-04-2016 at 08:31 PM.

28-04-2016, 08:35 PM	#6
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	I am a little cautious with those Lynnie as they can disrupt their ability to thermo regulate. just keep an eye and also watch out for any fungal spore build up which can be harmful. ie the tortoise can wee on it and you wont know and the heat creates a fungus or bacteria that the eye can't see. They should be ok at night without any heat at all if your house temp doesn't drop below 16. don't overheat them re first sentence...! would love to see some pickies if get a chance. oh and don't forget in their own environment in the wild it can get pretty chilly so they wont be use to underground heat either. need a break from any heated area. CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

28-04-2016, 07:56 PM	#3
Lynnie Lou Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 198	I am, I really do excited about things like this. Only the best for my Tortoises. What if it goes higher than that? They'll remove themselves won't they don't like it? I'm not the brightest crayon in the box, but I do try. X

28-04-2016, 08:37 PM	#7
Lynnie Lou Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 198	Gotcha. I can remove it easily enough. Will take a photo now.

28-04-2016, 08:46 PM	#8
Lynnie Lou Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 198	They've got a dry area as well as this hide. They tend to wander from either. I thought letting them kind of do what instinct tells them was okay?? EEK! I so don't want to get it wrong. Thank you. X Last edited by Lynnie Lou; 28-04-2016 at 08:48 PM.

28-04-2016, 08:47 PM	#9
Lynnie Lou Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 198	https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...90&oe=57BBFA09

28-04-2016, 08:50 PM	#10
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	lynnie, Lovely torts ! very sweet. your first one wont display when you go into it. if you can try post the IMG rather than the link and your photograph should come up on the screen....! nice one - I would put them under picture thread also as they may get lost here and SW members are always looking for lovely tort picks like these ! CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

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