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Hi all~
I just got 4 Snow Leos today. I had their tanks all set up. Well, I have had to mist down their humid hide twice so far since 11 am. I am using Peat Moss. I'm scared of making it too muddy, but what should I do?
Steve

I had the same problem what i did was i poured a little bit of water in the container to get the moss wet then i spray it it stays wet much longer.
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-Ryan

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But wouldn't it get muddy?? Also, I only have about 1" in there.
Stev

I dont get what you mean by muddy.
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-Ryan

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I mean too wet.
Steve

Oh i put a tiny bit of water in at a time then once the moss is moist i spray.
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-Ryan

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Okay. Thanks.
Steve

Steve,

I also use peat as humid hide substrate; so I know what you mean when you describe "too muddy".

I don't see any complications with occasional mud in the humid hide. If you over water, I don't think it is that big of a deal. You can always pour the excess water out. Your pets can choose not to enter, or exit if they don't like it that wet. By the next day it should be just right.

The key to the humidy thing (in my opinion) is to make sure you have the hide nice and moist when the lizard turns silvery and is about to shed. This is the most important time for the humdidy as it helps the lizard shed.

One additional thought... heaters and/or light have a tendency to dry out the air in the enclosure. Although the natural habital of the species is fairly dry, having a humid alternative may be helpful to your pets if you live in an especially dry climate. They have an uncanny ability to self regulate. They will find their happy spot with regards to temp and humidy if you give them varying ranges.
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