what humidity range for tiger salamander?

[chatsworth]

hi all, I'm thinking of becoming more anal about my tigers living conditions and I was just curious as to what humidity range/reading is best for them? Im thinking of getting those humidity gauges at petsmart. And also whatelse should I watch for? What temperature range? Also I just wanna add one more thing. I found that my tiger is perfectly happy with an entire block of Eco earth substrate in his ten gallon tank. Its so much that it doesn't Stink or become all nasty. And I only change it every 6 mos! What do you guys think? Thanks.

 

[Jan]

hi all, I'm thinking of becoming more anal about my tigers living conditions and I was just curious as to what humidity range/reading is best for them? Im thinking of getting those humidity gauges at petsmart. And also whatelse should I watch for? What temperature range? Also I just wanna add one more thing. I found that my tiger is perfectly happy with an entire block of Eco earth substrate in his ten gallon tank. Its so much that it doesn't Stink or become all nasty. And I only change it every 6 mos! What do you guys think? Thanks.

I tend to be more conservative and change my tigers' vivariums substrate every 6 weeks or so with spot cleaning every few days. One block of Eco Earth does nicely in a 10 gallon aquarium. Temps should range between mid-sixties to low seventies F and viv kept out of direct sunlight. Regarding humidity, unlike some amphibians, humidity is not a large concern. Keeping a shallow water bowl filled with spring water (changed when soiled or every few days) and misting when substrate appears dry is really all that is needed. Substrate should be moist but not wet. A moisture gradient is recommended with one end of the viv being more moist than the other end so that the tiger can self modulate.