Proper Humidity Level

[willow]

Hi, My name is Sandy and I am a new owner of a beautiful female Veiled Chameleon and am learning so much while enjoying her. There is so much information online that it can become very confusing trying to sort what is correct and what isn't. Right now, my main concern is I have not found what the 'proper' humidity level is. What is the proper level? I read the humidity level doesn't need to remain constant as long as there are spikes of higher humidity... is this true?
Thanks for any info you can give me as a new owner.

 

[JlaPinska]

i can't remember where i found it but i did in all my research somewhere read that it should be kept at 50-60% so that is what i have followed. i mist the cage more often when he is shedding ( i also have a veiled) because the more humid it seems the easier his shed comes off and less irritating for him. the humidity does drop at night but veilds are ok with a drop in humidity along with temperature. my guy is 10 months old and growing like crazy so i must be doing something right


edit to add i always mist for 2 mins 2-4 times a day and i keep a dripper flowing constantly on a slow drip with plenty of drainage to prevent a flood

 

[Devokid]

I wouldn't worry about the humidity levels. Veileds do not need high humidity and chances are your home is already higher than their natural habitat. As long as you ensure that it is getting enough water to drink, then the humidity level is not an issue.

 

[Carlton]

i can't remember where i found it but i did in all my research somewhere read that it should be kept at 50-60% so that is what i have followed. i mist the cage more often when he is shedding ( i also have a veiled) because the more humid it seems the easier his shed comes off and less irritating for him. the humidity does drop at night but veilds are ok with a drop in humidity along with temperature. my guy is 10 months old and growing like crazy so i must be doing something right


edit to add i always mist for 2 mins 2-4 times a day and i keep a dripper flowing constantly on a slow drip with plenty of drainage to prevent a flood

You probably read this on the forum under the Resources tab. That is the best place to go when searching for proper cage conditions. If in doubt, trust this information!