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Post subject: Humidity
Posted: Mar 27, 2008 - 09:20 PM
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| I heard, on this forum, that the humidity in a bearded dragons cage is supposed to be 40% - 50%. But, I do not see how this can be, don't you guys/girls think having the humidity that high will cause an respiratory infection? The only time you would raise the humidity, that high, is when they are in shed. |
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Post subject: RE: Humidity
Posted: Mar 28, 2008 - 09:16 AM
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The humidity would have to be closer to 70% and up to be a risk for URI.
Check out this article... it talks about the humidity range where vitticep species are found in Australia.
http://www.reptilerooms.com/Sections+index-req-viewarticle-artid-93-page-1.html
I saw in another thread that you compared it to Florida type humidity. Well, why do you think so many people in Florida can house their beardies outside so much more than the rest of us? It's perfect for them! 
I live in Colorado, where the humidity is less than 30%... and if I didn't mist my beardies inside their cage daily and give them regular baths, they would get pretty dehydrated and dried out. (I actually learned this the hard way when I moved here from Texas where it is more humid, and both of my dragons started developing scale problems within months because I wasn't soaking them enough after we got to Colorado) |
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Post subject: RE: Humidity
Posted: Mar 28, 2008 - 09:40 AM
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| Wow, I didn't expect it to be that high. I would just think that the "outback" would have a kinda dry heat. Whereas here in Florida it's more of a wet heat. But thanks for the information. I guess thats why my bearded dragons keep their water so well, they can go awhile without wanting water. Just so theirs no confusion I offer them water everyday. |
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Post subject: RE: Humidity
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 - 08:43 PM
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no its all wrong BDs live in the desert and therefore there humidity levels are low from 10% to 0% is the best
hope this helps |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Humidity
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 - 11:20 PM
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| nitroRcs_reptiles wrote: | no its all wrong BDs live in the desert and therefore there humidity levels are low from 10% to 0% is the best
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As I've stated in another post, the humidity where the Central Bearded Dragon is from is between 5% and 45% depending on rainfall and position in relation to the coast (closer to the coast, more humidity in the air!)
From the Wikipedia on Australia:
"Although most of Australia is semi-arid or desert, it includes a diverse range of habitats, from alpine heaths to tropical rainforests and is recognised as a megadiverse country."
And Bearded Dragon as a whole (Western, Eastern, Central, Barbata and Minor) are found ALL OVER the continent, in these diverse types of areas.
*Edit Note* I found my humidity information here[/url] |
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