humidity in flexs
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blackbetty
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Im going to assume a flex is the same as a reptarium just UK version? I have my back wall covered in a black garbage back to help 1) keep misting from hitting the wall) and 2, the black helps keep in moisture and heat. I also have 9-12 plants (lost count) that are misted 3-4 times a day. I use a cool mist Reli on humidifier during the dryer months. My humidity stays about 64%. Plants are a big big must to help with humidity!
millionsofchameleons
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black keeps in moisture?
sandrachameleon
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If this set-up is working, why change it?
Humidity can be increased in many ways, such as:
live plants
NOT using all screen cages
keeping the enclosure in a small room
have a small humidifier in the room
having a fish tank in the room
misting more frequently
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blackbetty
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I meant the moisture from misting..Instead of it going THROUGH the mesh,. it stays on the wall since the garbage bag is inside taped to the back wall.
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Samuel
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Firstly thanks. a flex is a all screen enclosure. I have got a cold water tank in the room will this help? never thought of the rubbish bag tho great idea. notice that someone says not to use screen cages whys this? i want to change it for the chams benifit the air smells stall sometimes even tho there is a part screen on it and i heard this can cause probs.
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blackbetty
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I dont know. I know a lot of people use them over here. I kno in the UK people go with glass because of temp.humidity issues. There are lots of people from the UK on here. IN fact there is a thread started on either the first or second page about anyone from the UK.. if you go in there, I bet you could get some answers on what they do and recommend for that location.
Is the cold water tank a humidifier?
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Did you mean me? I said one of the ways to maintain humidity is to not use an all screen cage. I said this because it is good advice IF you are having trouble maintaining humidity.
Sounds however like your current set-up, if the air is stale, has insufficient air-flow.
Read this link for more info (sorry, I've typed the reasoning so many times my fingers hurt, but this E-Zine article essentially says the same as what I think):
http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=62
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Samuel
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sorry got the wrong end of the stick
sorry got the wrong end of the stick
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Any kind of open water, like your gold fish tank, will help increase the humidity in a room. The smaller the room, the more surface area of water, the warmer the water and the more aggitated the water, the greater the benefit
I keep hermit crabs in a tank (damp sand substrate) in the same room as my chameleons. I've noticed a marked increase in humidity in the room.
I keep hermit crabs in a tank (damp sand substrate) in the same room as my chameleons. I've noticed a marked increase in humidity in the room.
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Glad you found it helpful
and that you didnt mind being the short end of the stick want more links to what I find good references? Check out my blog
Theres one entry in particular that covers caging.
