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I have a 8'x3'x2' cage for my Sav, with a substrate of topsoil and Decomposed Granite. I am looking for a way to automate the humidity and am looking into a misting system. Does anyone recommend using a misting system or have experience with using one? I know they are more for chameleons and amphibians, but I need to get my humidity up and automating the spraying to me is the way to go. I have heard the Zoo Med Habba Mister is junk and too small for my cage. I would probably need to spray 4 times a day for 5 min, but this would need some trial and error (as long as I have enough nozzles to cover the cage). Probably building my own or going with a pro-mist or Mister Moisture system would be best

Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

A mister in your situation is only a short term fix for a problem. You're problem is a loss in humidity. What are the causes? Perhaps cage design and vent placement. Bulb placement can play a roll as well. For instance a bulb placed close to a moist subtrate will extract moisture more quickly than not. Top vents are no good, I have learned that first hand.

Goodluck,
Mike.

I just spray mine down with a hose once a week. I learned the hard way that if even a drop of water gets on a high power light bulb it explodes. That was a mess.

Good luck

Try using outdoor floods.

I agree, your issue is with moisture loss. Sealing the enclosure is a smart first step to take. Sealed properly you shouldn't need to introduce more water more than once every few weeks.
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Mike