Humidity level too high?

[Cubsboy14]

I'm setting up a bearded dragon tank and I got everything set up good except for the humidity levels. In the tank it's around 60%, I bought a mini dehumidifier and tried the rice sock trick but it didn't even affect the humidity. Do I need to get a larger humidifier? I live in the basement so it'll natually be more humid. Any help would he greatly appreciated.

 

[Reptilelady]

I think that's a bit high for humidity, i think the recommended humidity level is 35 to 40%. If the mini dehumidifier isn't working or doing its job, probably getting a larger one might help.

https://www.beardeddragoncare101.com/humidity-levels-bearded-dragon/

 

[Reptilelady]

Also, are you using an analog or digital probe for your hygrometer (humidity gauge)?

 

[Cubsboy14]

I think that's a bit high for humidity, i think the recommended humidity level is 35 to 40%. If the mini dehumidifier isn't working or doing its job, probably getting a larger one might help.

https://www.beardeddragoncare101.com/humidity-levels-bearded-dragon/

Yea I ordered a larger one online for around $50 so I hope that'll do the trick, I tested the humidity upstairs to see if my hygrometer worked and it had about 45%, however, having it upstairs isn't an option. I will let you know how it goes when I receive the new dehumidifier. Thank you.

 

[Cubsboy14]

Also, are you using an analog or digital probe for your hygrometer (humidity gauge)?

I'm using both, the analog one in the tank says about 65-70 and my digital one says 60

 

[CooperDragon]

60% really isn't too bad. How does the humidity in the tank compare to the humidity in the room outside of the tank? Their natural habitat spans a great distance and includes areas that get to 60% humidity easily so unless it feels really humid to you in the room I wouldn't worry about it much.

 

[Cubsboy14]

60% really isn't too bad. How does the humidity in the tank compare to the humidity in the room outside of the tank? Their natural habitat spans a great distance and includes areas that get to 60% humidity easily so unless it feels really humid to you in the room I wouldn't worry about it much.

Outside of my tank is like 65% I tried opening my door and turn my fan on but it won't seem to change. My big concern is night time. It raises up to 70%

 

[CooperDragon]

Does the air feel humid to you too? Are you sure about the accuracy of the hygrometers? It may be worth trying to calibrate them https://www.neptunecigar.com/tips/how-to-calibrate-your-hygrometer

Hopefully the dehumidifier will cut the humidity a bit.

 

[Cubsboy14]

Does the air feel humid to you too? Are you sure about the accuracy of the hygrometers? It may be worth trying to calibrate them https://www.neptunecigar.com/tips/how-to-calibrate-your-hygrometer

Hopefully the dehumidifier will cut the humidity a bit.

In my room, since it's in the basement, it's cooler, probably around 75 degrees. Upstairs where I tested both the hygrometers it was 79 degrees and the humidity dropped to the low 40s. I'm just so confused with it all. & will calibrating the digital one too work?

 

[CooperDragon]

Salt test should work on both. It just makes a comparison against a known value so you can compensate the output or calibrate if your hygrometer allows for that. Basements can be tricky. I know my basement stays a bit more humid than upstairs so I keep my roaches down there. I have to run the dehumidifier now and then to keep mold from building on the walls during the summer.

 

[Cubsboy14]

Salt test should work on both. It just makes a comparison against a known value so you can compensate the output or calibrate if your hygrometer allows for that. Basements can be tricky. I know my basement stays a bit more humid than upstairs so I keep my roaches down there. I have to run the dehumidifier now and then to keep mold from building on the walls during the summer.

With a larger humidifier running, my humidity drops to around 42% is that still too high for a beardie?

 

[Reptilelady]

I dont think 42% will arise an issue, just make sure temps are right for cool and hot side. I think BD's or any other reptiles usually get RI due to improper heating "catching a cold" so to speak, so as long as you have the right temps, should be okay.

 

[CooperDragon]

Yeah 42% is totally fine. I'd shoot for anything between about 30%-60% or so.

 

[Reptilelady]

Yeah 42% is totally fine. I'd shoot for anything between about 30%-60% or so.

60% is okay even if there not shedding?

 

[CooperDragon]

Sure. Parts of their natural habitat get up that high. Especially during the winter when rainfall increases.