Humidity confusion

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tengu1

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Hi there

So where the basking area is the humidity is a comfy 30-36. Near the cool end it is reading 60-70!!!!! I am not sure to trust it but it could be the recent weather. Usually it say 30-40 but recently its super high and nothing different apart from the weather. Japan is very humid this time of year.

Should I get a little dehumidifier to put near/next on top of the tank? Also water bowls...... I have read 100 times they don't drink from them so why do pet shops sell them? $$$$$$$ only I guess. So should I just take out the water bowl? Would she get enough water from veg and crickets and her weekly bath?

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CooperDragon

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I wouldn't worry too much about seasonal humidity fluctuations. You could add a dehumidifier to the room if you want but at 60-70% that isn't really too bad. Some dragons will drink from water bowls but most don't. Current thought is that they just don't recognize it as a viable water source. Some folks have luck with creating an animated water source by suspending a cup of water with a small hole above the bowl to create a dripping effect which gets their attention. I stopped using a water dish and just switched to regular baths which they'd drink from. For the most part if you are providing fresh greens and gutloading bugs then most of their hydration will come from that so it isn't a huge concern.
 

tengu1

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Great answer!

Thank you for answering all my questions. You are a wealth of knowledge!

Actually I just came home and she was at the front of the tank with a huge amount of shed next to her! it was almost like "hey check out what I did"! LOL
 
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