Humidifiers

Shaner

Shaner

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Hello,

I am looking in to getting a humidifier for my cham so that I can keep the moisture up for her. Hard to keep all the moisture in an screen cage.

My question is do I get a cool mist or a warm mist humidifier?

I was leaning on the warm side, but I don't think it would make much of a difference since the warm will cool off anyways.

Anyone elses thoughts?
 
Shaner said:
Hello,

I am looking in to getting a humidifier for my cham so that I can keep the moisture up for her. Hard to keep all the moisture in an screen cage.

My question is do I get a cool mist or a warm mist humidifier?

I was leaning on the warm side, but I don't think it would make much of a difference since the warm will cool off anyways.

Anyone elses thoughts?
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What is your normal humidity listed on the meter?
and for what cham?
I would first add more live plants or misting sessions.. then go with humidifier.

HOWEVER, if you insist on using it. I would opt for ultrasonic humidifier, instead.
Warm mist will compromise the ambient temperature of the cage. Something you need to think about.
 
I suggest you cover 3 sides of your cage with plastic (I cover mine with trash bags) that will help keep the humidity inside and regular misting should be enough.
 
dodolah said:
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HOWEVER, if you insist on using it. I would opt for ultrasonic humidifier, instead. Warm mist will compromise the ambient temperature of the cage. ....
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What does this mean?

I use a warm mist humidifier for a few hours on those few Winter days when the humidity in the cham room drops below preferred range.


Hard to keep all the moisture in an screen cage.
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Which is one reason NOT to use an all screen cage :) Try adding panels to the back and sides, or drap with plastic.
 
I saw a guy on here, i cant remember or find the post now but he had a humidifier thathad pvc pipe hooked to the top and had it running down into # cages! it was very nice. I have been looking for it so i could ask him wha kind it was.....the ones i have seen there is no way to connect pipe to it like that. i wouldnt mind having one myself! :)
 
humidifiers...

Personally, I don't like the ultrasonic humidifiers for chameleons. They don't raise the humidity enough, and they are basically bacteria-filled pools. Not to mention that you have to buy new ceramic discs for them all the time. If you go with a humidifier, I suggest the warm mist, because the water in the tank is heated and therefore more sterilized and bacteria-free. Also, a cool mist tends to fall to the ground faster, and unless you have ground dwelling chameleons, thats not where you want it. This is just my own experience, I run warm-mist humidifiers all year for my chameleons and pythons...and my boyfriend breathes better with them running as well (he has asthma). Both heat and air conditioning take the moisture out of the air in your home. The warm mist have been the ones with the least amount of maintenance for me.
 
the warm mist humidifiers heat the water, so it is steam, not mist. that kills any bacteria that might be in the water. thats why they recommend warm-mist for babies rooms. cool-mist simply creates fog by using ultrasonic technology, aka sound waves.
 
Thanks liquid. But yeah, the steam would heat up the room. Wouldn't be good for me!
 
The steam really doesn't heat up the room as much as you would think. only by a degree or so. It cools quickly upon leaving the machine, so really only the area right next to the humidifier remains warmer. I run 2 of them in my living room, because we have several snakes in there, and its never too warm for me. And I'm warm-natured. My boyfriend always says its cold in there, but the temp stays right at 73 degrees.
 
Well for the times I'm not home, if we have a freak weather day like once before (*Sigh*), one degree or so could really affect my chameleons and other herps.
 
that is why if you use ultra sonic, you need to clean the reservoir diligently.
But, the idea here is not using humidifier as the main source of humidity.

Live plants and misting should be the one.
Humidifier is only reserved for the driest moment.
I rarely use humidifier.. and even so, i only use it during dry winter.

With occasional use, just makes sure the humidifiers is completely dried before storing it.
 
main source of humidity..

I would in no way ever suggest a humidifier as a main source of humidity. It would never do the job. Even with humidifiers running all day, the humidity remains about 50% in the cages until they are misted, which takes it up to 70-75% for an hour or 2 if we're lucky, and our cages have 4 live plants in them each, soon to be 5 each, as my mom texted me today that my dad shipped me a box full of Hen & Chicks to add in. However, without the humidifiers, it drops down to 30% when the basking light is on. I have to work or they dont get to eat, so it works for me while I'm gone. They still get misted in the morning before I leave, in the afternoon when my daughter gets home, and at night before they settle in for the night.
 
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