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Humidity Too High?

KhanKrazy

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So I’m expecting a baby Blue Tegu soon. I have been experimenting with his enclosure this week in preparation. I currently have his basking spot at 113F, warm ambient is around 85-90 and the cool side is around 70-75. I have a Mist King set up and it reads the humidity at about 96% I’ve read it should be between 70-90% the substrate isn’t soaking wet or heavy it feels nicely saturated. Just looking for criticism, tips and advice.

I do know of course the enclosure is too small for a Tegu but it’s simply temporary while I and my friend finish up his two permanent ones. We’re building a 6x3x3 and also a 10x4x4 for when he is fully grown. There is no baby in this set up right now but expect one in about 3-7 days to arrive.
 

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TripleTegus

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96 seems a tad high. Personally I would try to drop it below 90 as that to high is just as bad as not high enough. I like to avoid the possibility of a respiratory issue in any way.
 

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Lower all around humidity with a moist hide box with sphagnum moss. You're set. Nice going.
 

AlphaAlpha

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thats seems high to me too ..... maybe just put it on for a couple of hours each day and your enclosure should hold it till the next day.

If not maybe there's too much ventilation
 
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