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...on this topic more for my edification. Or anyone else having some thoughts toward the topic, please join in. I have not yet come accross any articles that would elaborate more toward a better understanding on how to use humidifiers safely. I am taking measures now to cause the floor of the cage to remain dryer, however, what other precautions should we be concerned with? You mentioned, Dr. Pollak, that you wouldn't direct mist into the cage directly but just to have the unit on in the general vicinity to raise humidity and Lele you mentioned that the cool mist is not a good thing blowing directly onto the Cham. I was originally thinking of using PVC pipe to pipe the mist into the cage at the top and let it flow downwards, but now I'm in need of more specific info on whether this is actually going to be a hazard. How is URI contracted? What is the difference between the water beads collected on the leaves of branches for hydration of the animal, and water collected at the floor of the cage in relation to animal health? I don't understand yet well enough the difference. Thank you for your assistence again. Maggie

I used to use PVC to fog the cage but I (and many others) just had contuning cham health problems. I just don't think it's good for the lungs of chams to have them sitting directly in the fog. It's just too much moisture. And the PVC pipes are prime areas for bacterial growth. So I try to keep the humidity up near the cage but not have fog directly on it.

I also find that foot infections seem to be more common when I used to use BioVine. I think BioVine's OK if it's new and kept very clean. But after a while the BioVine starts to dteriorate and wires start to stick out of it. Using BioVine that's started to degrade, has wires sticking out that can cut feet, and keeping that BioVine wet all the time is a recipe for diaster.

Hope that helps,
Ed

Yes, thank you! That is more info and helpful. I will have to rethink how to set up this humidifier now. I just saw a magazine ad on something called the mr.misty(not mr. moisture)its actually something you'd attach to a shower head in the bathroom to increase humidity in an area 2,200Sq.ft. No electricity, no water needed(no running that is), and NO bacteria. 'Course your set up would have to be close enough to the bathroom and the door would have to be open. It costs something like 50 bucks. Might inquire more about it and let you guys know just how much humidity increase can we expect from something like that.

Regards,

Maggie