Re: Can to much Humidity be a problem?
Stress, cold temps and even very dry air can cause stress can weaken the immune system and lead to respiratory infections. There are several different types of bacteria that cause the infections and therefore different antibiotics to remedy them so a culture of the bacteria is always recommened;)
High humidity can cause mold growth, and scale or mouth rot which long term could possibly lead to stress and respiratory infection.
Good husbandry, no infections:)
Re: Can to much Humidity be a problem?
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Originally Posted by
xdeus
Actually, high humidity is good for respiratory infections. The biggest problem you will have with high humidity is scale rot, but that's really only a concern if the substrate is damp or wet for extended periods (more than a few days).
Depending on your heat source, the humidity in the cage is probably quite a bit less than the ambient room humidity.
Well I have a plug in Oil Heater, which does dry out the air quite a bit I found.
Thanks for the replies everyone, I will try to get myself a Humidity monitor Asap, Would hate for my Bp's to get Scale or mouth rot because of Bad husbandry. Although the papertowel is dry in the enclosures, It does get quite humid in there when the BP spills there water dish, every so often, I do change it quickly as possible though
Re: Can to much Humidity be a problem?
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Originally Posted by
kitedemon
Most disorders of cold blooded animals can be traced to improper husbantry. It is easy, incorrect habitat, feeding, health issues will follow.
Other then the humidity mabey being off somewhat, I do take very good care of them otherwise. Cleaning and dissefecting with a bleach/water solution often, They are also feeding well, except for one which ate for its first time on sat.
