{"id":61429,"date":"2022-04-16T10:56:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:56:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:56:51","slug":"what-is-a-humid-hide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a humid hide?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_is_a_humid_hide\" title=\"What is a humid hide?\">What is a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_can_I_use_for_a_humid_hide\" title=\"What can I use for a humid hide?\">What can I use for a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Do_you_need_a_humid_hide\" title=\"Do you need a humid hide?\">Do you need a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_do_you_put_in_a_humid_hide\" title=\"What do you put in a humid hide?\">What do you put in a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_is_a_humid_hide_for_geckos\" title=\"What is a humid hide for geckos?\">What is a humid hide for geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_is_a_humid_hide_for_tortoise\" title=\"What is a humid hide for tortoise?\">What is a humid hide for tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Should_a_humid_hide_be_warm\" title=\"Should a humid hide be warm?\">Should a humid hide be warm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_can_I_use_for_moist_hide\" title=\"What can I use for moist hide?\">What can I use for moist hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#How_do_you_make_a_homemade_humid_hide\" title=\"How do you make a homemade humid hide?\">How do you make a homemade humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Do_leopard_geckos_always_need_a_humid_hide\" title=\"Do leopard geckos always need a humid hide?\">Do leopard geckos always need a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_a_humid_hide\" title=\"What is the purpose of a humid hide?\">What is the purpose of a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Do_ball_pythons_need_a_humid_hide\" title=\"Do ball pythons need a humid hide?\">Do ball pythons need a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#How_do_you_keep_a_humid_hide_humid\" title=\"How do you keep a humid hide humid?\">How do you keep a humid hide humid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#How_do_you_make_a_humid_hide_for_a_gecko\" title=\"How do you make a humid hide for a gecko?\">How do you make a humid hide for a gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_humid_hide\" title=\"Do leopard geckos need a humid hide?\">Do leopard geckos need a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_humidity_should_a_tortoise_enclosure_be\" title=\"What humidity should a tortoise enclosure be?\">What humidity should a tortoise enclosure be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Should_the_hide_be_on_the_hot_or_cold_side\" title=\"Should the hide be on the hot or cold side?\">Should the hide be on the hot or cold side?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#How_do_you_make_a_humid_hide_for_reptiles\" title=\"How do you make a humid hide for reptiles?\">How do you make a humid hide for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#How_do_you_make_a_humid_hide\" title=\"How do you make a humid hide?\">How do you make a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Do_you_need_a_humid_hide_for_a_leopard_gecko\" title=\"Do you need a humid hide for a leopard gecko?\">Do you need a humid hide for a leopard gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Why_is_my_leopard_gecko_always_in_his_humid_hide\" title=\"Why is my leopard gecko always in his humid hide?\">Why is my leopard gecko always in his humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#What_kind_of_hides_do_leopard_geckos_need\" title=\"What kind of hides do leopard geckos need?\">What kind of hides do leopard geckos need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_cool_hide\" title=\"Do leopard geckos need a cool hide?\">Do leopard geckos need a cool hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Where_do_you_put_a_humid_hide\" title=\"Where do you put a humid hide?\">Where do you put a humid hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-humid-hide\/#Do_ball_pythons_need_humid_hides\" title=\"Do ball pythons need humid hides?\">Do ball pythons need humid hides?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>What is a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Homemade Humidity Hide Then fill the bottom of the container with a moisture-holding substrate<b>sphagnum moss is a good choice, but you can also use paper towels (easy to use and maintain), or a reptile substrate such as Bed-a-Beast.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_for_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>What can I use for a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do leopard geckos need a moist hide? <b>Yes, leopard geckos absolutely need at least one moist hide in their habitat. Leopard geckos will use a moist hide to regulate the body temperature, to get extra moisture for shedding. Gravid leopard geckos might even lay their eggs in a moist hide.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>Do you need a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A humid hide for a tortoise is <b>an aquarium with cinder blocks or bricks attached to the top and drilled holes in the base for water to escape out of. The tank is lined with Lizard Litter, Sphagnum Moss, a layer of small tiles, or rocks (within the tank) as well as moss on either side and at the top.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_put_in_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>What do you put in a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Homemade Humidity Hide Then fill the bottom of the container with a moisture-holding substrate<b>sphagnum moss is a good choice, but you can also use paper towels (easy to use and maintain), or a reptile substrate such as Bed-a-Beast.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_humid_hide_for_geckos\"><\/span>What is a humid hide for geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sphagnum moss is definitely one of the best substrates for a leopard gecko&#8217;s moist hide. This is because sphagnum moss is naturally antimicrobial and holds the moisture very well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_humid_hide_for_tortoise\"><\/span>What is a humid hide for tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A humid hide for a tortoise is <b>an aquarium with cinder blocks or bricks attached to the top and drilled holes in the base for water to escape out of. The tank is lined with Lizard Litter, Sphagnum Moss, a layer of small tiles, or rocks (within the tank) as well as moss on either side and at the top.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_a_humid_hide_be_warm\"><\/span>Should a humid hide be warm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Humid hide should be moved to the warm side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_for_moist_hide\"><\/span>What can I use for moist hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good substrate to use inside a moist hide is <b>sphagnum moss. Since you&#8217;ll have to mist the moss with water, it can develop mold if kept too wet. Don&#8217;t over-soak the moss, keep track of your misting, and change the substrate if you notice it&#8217;s becoming moldy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_homemade_humid_hide\"><\/span>How do you make a homemade humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making a moist hide for a leopard gecko <b>requires a container 2-3 times the size of the reptile and a substrate that retains moisture without getting moldy. Place the substrate and container on the warmer side of the tank (where applicable) and let your pet enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_always_need_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos always need a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s true that they live in hot and dry environments, <b>it doesn&#8217;t mean that they don&#8217;t require humidity. The desert environments where leopard geckos live are made up of more than hot dry sand. There are also many stones and rocks in these environments to give the leopard gecko cooler and darker places to hide.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>What is the purpose of a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A humidity hide box can serve as a way to <b>boost humidity for reptiles, provide a more natural environment, minimize stress, and can help with shedding problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ball_pythons_need_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>Do ball pythons need a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you use a glass tank, provide a humid hide&#8211;that is, a hide that has some damp moss in it for extra humidity. A shy ball python will feel more secure if there is a hide for them on the cool side and the warm side of the enclosure (more about that in the heating section).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_humid_hide_humid\"><\/span>How do you keep a humid hide humid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making a moist hide for a leopard gecko <b>requires a container 2-3 times the size of the reptile and a substrate that retains moisture without getting moldy. Place the substrate and container on the warmer side of the tank (where applicable) and let your pet enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_humid_hide_for_a_gecko\"><\/span>How do you make a humid hide for a gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A leopard gecko kept as a pet needs a moist hide to shed properly and to lay its eggs. When your leopard gecko needs to shed its skin, it will go to the moist hide because the humidity will help soften the skin for easy shedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos need a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Homemade Humidity Hide Then fill the bottom of the container with a moisture-holding substrate<b>sphagnum moss is a good choice, but you can also use paper towels (easy to use and maintain), or a reptile substrate such as Bed-a-Beast.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_humidity_should_a_tortoise_enclosure_be\"><\/span>What humidity should a tortoise enclosure be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Homemade Humidity Hide Then fill the bottom of the container with a moisture-holding substrate<b>sphagnum moss is a good choice, but you can also use paper towels (easy to use and maintain), or a reptile substrate such as Bed-a-Beast.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_the_hide_be_on_the_hot_or_cold_side\"><\/span>Should the hide be on the hot or cold side?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The hide is on the <b>hot side and they will move it wherever. Sometimes they will also go under the unprinted newspaper on the cool side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_humid_hide_for_reptiles\"><\/span>How do you make a humid hide for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making a moist hide for a leopard gecko <b>requires a container 2-3 times the size of the reptile and a substrate that retains moisture without getting moldy. Place the substrate and container on the warmer side of the tank (where applicable) and let your pet enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>How do you make a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making a moist hide for a leopard gecko <b>requires a container 2-3 times the size of the reptile and a substrate that retains moisture without getting moldy. Place the substrate and container on the warmer side of the tank (where applicable) and let your pet enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_humid_hide_for_a_leopard_gecko\"><\/span>Do you need a humid hide for a leopard gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, leopard geckos absolutely need at least one moist hide in their habitat. Leopard geckos will use a moist hide to regulate the body temperature, to get extra moisture for shedding. Gravid leopard geckos might even lay their eggs in a moist hide. If you have space, you might even place 2 moist hides.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_leopard_gecko_always_in_his_humid_hide\"><\/span>Why is my leopard gecko always in his humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Leopard Gecko is in Its Moist Hide <b>Because It is Shedding. When Leopard Geckos shed, it is perfectly normal for them to have a reduced appetite and spend more time in their hide. If you notice that your Leopard Gecko is staying in its moist hide, a shed is very likely near.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_hides_do_leopard_geckos_need\"><\/span>What kind of hides do leopard geckos need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Leopard Gecko will need 3 hides\/houses. One on the hot side of his tank, one in the middle that will act as his humidity hide (this is helpful when shedding), and one on the cold side of the tank. The humid hide should be fairly enclosed and have moist paper towel (when shedding) or coco fiber for substrate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_cool_hide\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos need a cool hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard Gecko Hides. A hide is a designated place for your leopard gecko to do just that: hide. <b>Leopard geckos need cool, dark places to crouch under during the day. This is an important aspect of their overall health and well being.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_put_a_humid_hide\"><\/span>Where do you put a humid hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do leopard geckos need a moist hide? <b>Yes, leopard geckos absolutely need at least one moist hide in their habitat. Leopard geckos will use a moist hide to regulate the body temperature, to get extra moisture for shedding. Gravid leopard geckos might even lay their eggs in a moist hide.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ball_pythons_need_humid_hides\"><\/span>Do ball pythons need humid hides?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For pet ball pythons <b>you will want to keep humidity somewhere between 55% and 60%. This humidity level allows pythons to keep their skin moist enough to shed properly and avoids respiratory infections. Also, it is not too high that their skin will be constantly wet.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is a humid hide?What can I use for a humid hide?Do you need a humid hide?What do you put in a humid hide?What is a humid hide for geckos?What is a humid hide for tortoise?Should a humid hide be warm?What can I use for moist hide?How do you make a homemade&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61429"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61429"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61429\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}