Measure temp and humidity
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broderp
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Measuring humidity can be tricky. Where do you put the gauges I asked? I did some thinking and asking about the forum and found that if I found the location in my enclosure (also glass) that would be as close to the room temp and humidity I could more accurately track it. More simply put, I tried to find the highest point in my enclosure that would be the same temp and humidity as the room it was in. I was surprised that the location and plants made a difference. You also want to do this when the terrarium is completely dry and let the gauge settle for 15-20 minutes to get a good reading.
In my case, here is where I found the best places to monitor heat and humidity.
I know I over thinked this, but it's because I was fighting a bad humidity, standing water issue. Most people get buy with 2 gauges, one top and one somewhere in the bottom half. Also consider where your cham will go. Don't forget you are looking for a gradient of temp and even humidity. It won't hurt to have more, but I'm not sure there is a lot of benefit to it if the first two are strategically placed.
In my case, here is where I found the best places to monitor heat and humidity.
I know I over thinked this, but it's because I was fighting a bad humidity, standing water issue. Most people get buy with 2 gauges, one top and one somewhere in the bottom half. Also consider where your cham will go. Don't forget you are looking for a gradient of temp and even humidity. It won't hurt to have more, but I'm not sure there is a lot of benefit to it if the first two are strategically placed.
mjhandy
New Member
With the height of our enclosure I was thinking of three units because I know I'm going to have some challenges, especially in the winter. Our summers can get hot and humid and we go the opposite in the winter.
My assumption is the 'ground' level would be my lowest for both heat and humidity and they would increase with height.
Regarding fans, do you have your drawing air in from the top, or pulling it up and out of the enclosure?
My assumption is the 'ground' level would be my lowest for both heat and humidity and they would increase with height.
Regarding fans, do you have your drawing air in from the top, or pulling it up and out of the enclosure?
jamest0o0
Chameleon Enthusiast
Honestly i feel that if your basking temp is fine, the rest of the cage (granted that you have enough space and branches) will have enough temp gradients. I mean the ambient isn't going to be higher than the basking, so as you go down or in and out of the basking it'll be lower. My chams cage is usually 74-90 from top to bottom give or take a few degrees. I keep an eye on the basking and ambient room temp and it has worked out so far.
broderp
Avid Member
I have two fans, the one in the bottom is blowing air down into the bottom to dry out the floor. The top fan sucks air out.
