Humidity

[McCoy402]

Any ways to lower the humidity? It was in the desert range the other day. He's very active when I lay still on my bed and likes to be held.

 

[Drache613]

Moved by Moderator from General to Enclosures

 

[kingofnobbys]

Starters :
remove the standing water in the little pond/bowl the water will be getting warmed up and some of it evaporating in the day under basking lamp.

 

[McCoy402]

I did that right after I posted. Didn't help his tank is in a whole in the wall where my old 32 in tv sat. I'll move it out into the open to see if it does anything. I'm using a Zoo Med Economy Analog Dual Thermometer and Humidity Gauge. I'll pick up an acurite one later when I go to work and put it in the room with my tank. I did order some desiccant dehumidifiers to see if it helps humidity at night goes up to 60-70 according to the hygrometer. But I've read reviews that the thing can be in accurate. He makes popping noises after I feed him and holds his breath a few seconds. Doesn't do it in the tank tho. I take him out to feed him and I'm trying the baths once a week

 

[CooperDragon]

I agree that those analog thermometer/hygrometers aren't very accurate. You're better off using a digital for both. If you're having trouble with the humidity after that, you'll want to check it to ensure it's calibrated properly https://www.neptunecigar.com/tips/how-to-calibrate-your-hygrometer

 

[McCoy402]

I bought a digital one from the store. One of those acurite ones. I have it on the cool side of the tank and the outdoor sensor placed on the corner on the top of the tank. The readings are from 20% and 30%. He's starting his shedding process I think. I can post a pic if needed to see if it looks right. I'm starting to give him a bath after his morning meal every day

 

[CooperDragon]

The accurite ones are pretty popular from what I've read on here. Should serve you well. %20-30 is on the low end. Should be OK but I wouldn't want it much lower than that as low humidity can also cause issues (dried mucous membranes, dehydration, etc.).

 

[McCoy402]

He drinks from his water dish and doesn't show any signs of dehydration that I can tell. I have 2 different manuals. One that came with the terrarium and the best seller one on amazon.