I recently moved with my leopard gecko from the mountains to the coast. As you can imagine, it's naturally much more humid here on the coast. I know leopard geckos need a humid spot when shedding, but my gecko's tank is now always hovering at about 65% humidity even with a dehumidifier in the room. Is this unhealthy for my gecko, or this level of humidity harmless? Thank you
2006-08-20 04:00:24 · 9 answers · asked by Zarango 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Unless your gecko was bred and raised outdoors on a farm in Arizona, he hasn't been exposed to his 'true' environment in generations. Therefore, I'm sure he will adapt just fine to a more humid climate.
2006-08-20 11:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The humidity level should be fine. More important for shedding is a moist/humid place for your gecko to shed. If you haven't already, you should provide a covered container (from the petstore or from home) and put damp moss or a moist paper towel in the bottom. Just make sure that whatever is in the bottom is moist during the shedding period.
2006-08-20 06:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Leopard gecko would thank you if he could (for the move), I have had several of them in the past and I think its safe to say that they are my favorite gecko.
2006-08-20 05:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But I thought that geckos lived in tropical areas, coastal areas, and other hot humid areas in nature... My guess is that 65% humidity will be no problem.
2006-08-20 04:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
40-60% is what is recommended for shedding aid in a humid box.
Not sure if their is long term health effects for being exposed to constant high humidity since in the wild they are from desert/clay arid areas in pakistan.
Overall, I am sure they should thrive for a long time.
2006-08-20 09:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by badger_n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
40 -45 % is what is required for leopard geckos and more could cause all kinds of skin problems
2006-08-20 10:54:39 · answer #6 · answered by modfrogg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is wonderful for you gecko, he will have no touble shedding his skin in future.
2006-08-20 06:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an expert, but i have one and have had him for ten years. I think yours will be happy as it is.
2006-08-20 07:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by kayfromcov 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah thats fine
2006-08-20 04:26:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋