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Tony D
at Thu Oct 21 13:36:26 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Tony D ]
Keep in mind that humidity is relative to temperature and thus the dew point or point at which water vapor condenses to a liquid state. This can cause problems if there is too great a differential between ambient cage and room temperatures. In cases where the room is cooler than the inside of the cage, as water vapor condenses on the sides it runs down wetting the bedding which then leads to a slow buildup of humidity. This generally happens when a breeder is using a single room for many purposes; say trying to hibernate breeders AND keep some neonates or sub-adults going in an artificial extended season by turning rack heat up.
I’ve kept Bairds for years however I’ve never noted them to require anything special in regards to keeping the humidity low. Given standard ventilation, a moderately sized water bowl (kept away from the heat source) and timely removal of fecal material that can also contribute to enclosure humidity you should be fine.
If your animal is currently experiencing regurge keep in mind that it might only be secondary to an environmental problem. If you suspect that humidity is the cause the first course is definitely to lower the humidity but keep in mind this alone may not be the cure. Improper environment may have allowed some type of infection to take hold, which in turn caused the illness. In this case a call to a trusted vet is in order.
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My thoughts on humidity: - Tony D, Thu Oct 21 13:36:26 2004