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Hey, I know this was a thread awhile back but I couldn't find the details in the archives. Can people describe their humidity chambers for their torts...especially substrate and how/if they heat them?
Thanks!
Mike N.

I was surprised and happy to see that there was some nice and quite elaborate examples of some 'chambers' on the WCT web page but they were too complex for me but they were neat.
A word of caution if you do look into those kind of 'mini humidifiers'. During this time of year humidity and low temperatures will most likely lead to ammonia or respiratory problems. So, you have to keep the temperatures up.
I actually found it by accident while hunting for references on protein and pyramiding (more on that later).
Ed

Ed,
I cannot find the images you talk about on the WCT page. I did a search and couldn't find any. Can you link me?

I'm using the chamber indoors and so there is no fear of chill. I've heard that Richare Fife or someone used humidity chambers for getting smooth growth with redfoots and other species. So i'm wanting to construct one, not for a nesting area, but for hatchlings to get extra humidity if they need it. Indoors in the winter here it is very dry and I want them to have different humidity options in the enclosure. I'm thinking of using an undertank heater attached to a rubbermaid with a lid. Then cutting a opening in the rubbermaid and using a substrate that will hold humidity. I have a rain system that I can link up to the top of the rubbermaid. This way it will stay moist but they can also go to other drier areas of the enclosure. Any tips?

Thanks Ed,
Mike