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Highfield, A. C. (2012). Humid hides: myths & realities. Tortoise Trust Newsletter, 1/12, 22–27.
Added by: Sarina Wunderlich (18 Nov 2012 17:43:30 UTC) |
| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Highfield2012a View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Habitat = habitat, Haltung = husbandry, Physiologie = physiology, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Südwesteuropa = South-Western Europa, Testudinidae, Testudo, Testudo graeca Creators: Highfield Collection: Tortoise Trust Newsletter |
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Testudinidae Testudo graeca Unnaturally low or high levels of humidity should be avoided. Sustained very low levels of humidity will not only increase the risk of excessive drying of the keratin, but will also result in an increased risk of generalised dehydration and consequent renal stress. Excessively high levels of ambient humidity can result in an increased risk of fungal and bacterial pathogen proliferation with consequent diseases of the epidermis (Hoppman & Barron, 2007). The required levels for any species should be established by reference to their natural environment and behaviour. Such conditions should be based upon reliable field data. Appropriate microclimates should be provided. Field data for Testudo species suggests that ambient humidity should normally be maintained in the 35-50% range, or if ambient humidity is consistently lower, retreats providing humidity of up to 50% should be made available.
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