I think both of you are a little off, and Jobi is more on the right track.



First, the key is to not allow DEHYDRATION, not to constantly have to HYDRADE. Its very important to understand this.



Most reptiles conserve bodily fluids, As free water in nature is not always available. They do that by not allowing themselves to become dehydrated. They do so by controlling water loss. They do this behaviorally.



Whats important is, it does not matter where the animal comes from, indo, africa, asia, australia, etc. They are all exposed to drying air. This is they are too humid, they dry out, to dry, they stay humid.



Whats more important is they are not in the countries anymore. They are in your cages. Its here that you should be concerned about.



The problem with varanids is, they require high heat, and supplying that drys out the air and the substrate, and the animal. So in varanid cages, they require areas to conserve moisture, and areas to dry out. Its them choices again.



The key is, if your cage drys out quickly, then its not designed for varanids. If it needs misting, then it drys out to quickly, this is the point Jobi was attempting to make.



Support your animals by not allowing them to dehydrate in the first place. Good luck

[ Show Entire Thread ]