Pyramidding soggy or dry?

Nitwit · 18-07-2012, 09:52 PM

I have been reading ALOT on pyramiding since my Adonis and Aphrodite both came with some and I DONT want it getting worse, it doesnt seem to have since I had them but my fear is should I go for the hymid and wet spraying the table and torts daily route or continue watching their diet like a HAWK?

burnt toast · 18-07-2012, 10:36 PM

I would say hydration is very important, both in terms of bthing them & their environment. Lots of things are said to contribute to it, but I would say hydration is good insurance

**egyptiandan64** · 18-07-2012, 11:29 PM

You don't want the enviroment soggy or dry Laura, you want it inbetween.

Hydration and preventing your tortoises from becoming dehydrated are all parts of whats needed to keep them growing well.

Danny

Nitwit · 19-07-2012, 05:33 PM

would a mister be a good idea

TillyTortoise · 19-07-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitwit

would a mister be a good idea

A watering can would be better, misting doesn't really do much. You want the soil fairly moist.

Levi · 19-07-2012, 08:53 PM

Even better would be an irrigation system, built in sprinklers etc and a Sultry Shelter, humid hides are so last year.

Nitwit · 19-07-2012, 09:36 PM

wow dang thats pretty moist then

onarock · 10-10-2012, 07:27 AM

Hot basking spots (above 34c) = Having to overcompensate with higher humidity levels (excessive soaking/spraying/misting/whatever.)

Moderate basking spots (30c to 34c) = Less humidity compensation.

**Alan1** · 10-10-2012, 07:52 AM

Asda had pressure sprayers for £3, it's basically a mister but it holds 3 litres and has a pump plunger thing on top that you pump until it's full of air then you pull the trigger and spray the soil. Only thing is I think Asda's garden stuff may have been replaced by Christmas stuff now. I bought a Hozelock one from B&Q after my Asda one packed in but they only hold 1.5 or 2 litres and was about £11 or maybe £8 or something

**Alan1** · 10-10-2012, 07:56 AM

here is a B+Q own brand 5 litre one for under £17 http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/paint/w...skuId=12028339 maybe too big for indoors though

also these http://www.greenfingers.com/supersto...&pf_id=LS9195D

and this one which looks like mine http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0017RPI6..._df_B0017RPI6Q

18-07-2012, 09:52 PM	#1
Nitwit Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cardiff Posts: 116	Pyramidding soggy or dry? I have been reading ALOT on pyramiding since my Adonis and Aphrodite both came with some and I DONT want it getting worse, it doesnt seem to have since I had them but my fear is should I go for the hymid and wet spraying the table and torts daily route or continue watching their diet like a HAWK?

18-07-2012, 11:29 PM	#3
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	You don't want the enviroment soggy or dry Laura, you want it inbetween. Hydration and preventing your tortoises from becoming dehydrated are all parts of whats needed to keep them growing well. Danny __________________

10-10-2012, 07:27 AM	#8
onarock Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 327	Hot basking spots (above 34c) = Having to overcompensate with higher humidity levels (excessive soaking/spraying/misting/whatever.) Moderate basking spots (30c to 34c) = Less humidity compensation. __________________ www.tortoiseinfo.org

10-10-2012, 07:56 AM	#10
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	here is a B+Q own brand 5 litre one for under £17 http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/paint/w...skuId=12028339 maybe too big for indoors though also these http://www.greenfingers.com/supersto...&pf_id=LS9195D and this one which looks like mine http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0017RPI6..._df_B0017RPI6Q Last edited by Alan1; 10-10-2012 at 08:00 AM.

18-07-2012, 10:36 PM	#2
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	I would say hydration is very important, both in terms of bthing them & their environment. Lots of things are said to contribute to it, but I would say hydration is good insurance

19-07-2012, 05:33 PM	#4
Nitwit Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cardiff Posts: 116	would a mister be a good idea

19-07-2012, 08:53 PM	#6
Levi Member Hatched Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: A few degrees south of Freezing to Death. Posts: 437	Even better would be an irrigation system, built in sprinklers etc and a Sultry Shelter, humid hides are so last year.

19-07-2012, 09:36 PM	#7
Nitwit Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cardiff Posts: 116	wow dang thats pretty moist then

10-10-2012, 07:52 AM	#9
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	Asda had pressure sprayers for £3, it's basically a mister but it holds 3 litres and has a pump plunger thing on top that you pump until it's full of air then you pull the trigger and spray the soil. Only thing is I think Asda's garden stuff may have been replaced by Christmas stuff now. I bought a Hozelock one from B&Q after my Asda one packed in but they only hold 1.5 or 2 litres and was about £11 or maybe £8 or something

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