So for Christmas I recieved a RETF and did some research and there is a lot of similarities in all the care sheets. However I have noticed that the one thing that I have noticed is different from caresheet to caresheet is the humidity! I have seen a range of 50% to 90%, that is a really big window! I wanted to talk to some other owners and see what the recommended humidity should be. I have the humidity in my Viv set at about 70% and the little guy seems active and is eating well but I just want to ensure that I am giving him the most comfortable environment possible! Thank you in advance!
Hi helm96,
There IS a tremendous amount of variation in regard to recommended humidity levels for red eye tree frogs! I don’t know why ??? It's a big debate. If it is too high it can cause problems.
The Humidity in my red eye enclosure is 66 % at the moment ( probe gauge device), 30 minutes before the next automated mist.
It is misted every 4 hours w/ a mist king. I would say this gauge average is 68- 72% .
But,this probe sits in one spot. I do not move it around. Every enclosure varies depending on whether there are areas of water in the enclosure and dampness from the substrate used.
ie: sharing: my enclosure as has 18"x18"x4" of water on the bottom half (therefore, a little higher humidity toward the bottom right as well as damp substrate affecting humidity on the other 1/2).
Home Depot has a very accurate temp/humidity device that is less than $10 bucks, called "Acu-Rite". Since it is battery operated, it cannot be left in the enclosure indefinitely, but is a great way to monitor all areas. It is about 4 inches square and has a nice strong clip/easy to move around.
Acu-Rite 00613 Indoor Humidity Monitor with Temperature
I go by what a VERY, highly respected breeder/ red eye keeper told me. ( the person I purchased my fogs form) Which is : humidity should NEVER remain consistently over 80%(except for after a mist, of course), optimal being 68 – low 70's with good ventilation, otherwise you increase the risk of bacterial infections.
Lynn
Current Collection
Dendrobates leucomelas - standard morph
Dendrobates auratus “Costa Rican Green Black"
Dendrobates auratus "Pena Blanca"
Dendrobates tinctorius “New River”
Dendrobates tinctorius "Green Sipaliwini"
Dendrobates tinctorius “Powder Blue"
Dendrobates tinctorius "French Guiana Dwarf Cobalt"
Phyllobates terribilis “Mint”
Phyllobates terribilis "Orange"
Phyllobates bicolor "Uraba"
Oophaga pumilio "Black Jeans"
Oophaga pumilio "Isla Popa"
Oophaga pumilio "Bastimentos"
Oophaga pumilio “Mimbitimbi”
Oophaga pumilio "Rio Colubre"
Oophaga pumilio "Red Frog Beach”
Oophaga pumilio "Rio Branco"
Oophaga pumilio “Valle del Rey”
Oophaga pumilio "BriBri"
Oophaga pumilio "El Dorado"
Oophaga pumilio "Cristobal"
Oophaga pumilio "Rambala"
Oophaga “Vicentei” (blue)
Oophaga sylvatica "Paru"
Oophaga sylvatica "Pata Blanca"
Oophaga histrionica “Redhead”
Oophaga histrionica "Blue"
Oophaga lehmanni "Red"
Oophaga histrionica "Tado"
Ranitomeya variabilis "Southern"
Ranitomeya imitator "Varadero"
Ranitomeya sirensis "Lower Ucayali"
Ranitomeya vanzolinii
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I have to agree with what Lynn has said. I have struggle to maintain humidity because of our climate in the winter, but it is usually around 60% and mine our doing great.
don't mess with my frogs
Thank you Lynn, I was kinda hoping you would responde since I knew that you had severel RETF yourself! I really appreciate the feed back! So it sounds like I am right on for where I need to be for humidity! It just never hurts to double check!
Hi helm96 ,
You are fine !!
I have kept red eye tree frogs for 2 1/2 years.
Compared to many very experienced FF members here , it is not a very long time, at all.
I am sure you would agree, this forum is an incredible resource
I do, however, have a few VERY trusted resources.
Research your species- study !
Collect as much information as possible
And, by all means !!! observe your frogs
Consistency matters! ie feeding, cleaning, and enclosure temp/humidity parameters
And you will be able, to continue, to make informed and intelligent decisions along the way.
Little buggers! They are sooooooo demanding !!! and $$$$$$ lol
Lynn
Current Collection
Dendrobates leucomelas - standard morph
Dendrobates auratus “Costa Rican Green Black"
Dendrobates auratus "Pena Blanca"
Dendrobates tinctorius “New River”
Dendrobates tinctorius "Green Sipaliwini"
Dendrobates tinctorius “Powder Blue"
Dendrobates tinctorius "French Guiana Dwarf Cobalt"
Phyllobates terribilis “Mint”
Phyllobates terribilis "Orange"
Phyllobates bicolor "Uraba"
Oophaga pumilio "Black Jeans"
Oophaga pumilio "Isla Popa"
Oophaga pumilio "Bastimentos"
Oophaga pumilio “Mimbitimbi”
Oophaga pumilio "Rio Colubre"
Oophaga pumilio "Red Frog Beach”
Oophaga pumilio "Rio Branco"
Oophaga pumilio “Valle del Rey”
Oophaga pumilio "BriBri"
Oophaga pumilio "El Dorado"
Oophaga pumilio "Cristobal"
Oophaga pumilio "Rambala"
Oophaga “Vicentei” (blue)
Oophaga sylvatica "Paru"
Oophaga sylvatica "Pata Blanca"
Oophaga histrionica “Redhead”
Oophaga histrionica "Blue"
Oophaga lehmanni "Red"
Oophaga histrionica "Tado"
Ranitomeya variabilis "Southern"
Ranitomeya imitator "Varadero"
Ranitomeya sirensis "Lower Ucayali"
Ranitomeya vanzolinii
http://www.fernsfrogs.com
https://www.facebook.com/ferns.frogs
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