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02-21-12, 10:39 PM
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Re: My sav :)
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Will do, thanks for the tip. Could I use alluminum foil? I would think it would hold in humidity.
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yup, does a good job, I used it. But you also have to remember it tears easily.
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02-22-12, 08:50 AM
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Re: My sav :)
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Alluminum foil works, but I find that a moist (but not dripping) towel works well to add to the humidity. Something to remember, they are savannah monitors, not desert monitors. They require humidity.
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Yeah of course 
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yup, does a good job, I used it. But you also have to remember it tears easily.
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I figured it would, I'll see how it works out, if not I'll put wood over the tank or something. We're officially starting to build his new enclosure on not this weekend but the next. 
Also would it be fine if I use 'plantation soil' for his enclosure? I can mix it in with the soil he has?
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02-22-12, 09:15 AM
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Re: My sav :)
If it is organic sure
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02-22-12, 09:37 AM
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Re: My sav :)
I think "plantation soil" is coconut fibers, that would be fine for now, it holds humidity well and does not mold up.
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02-22-12, 12:18 PM
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Re: My sav :)
Ok good thanks
I re-did his tank, I hope it's fine for now. I'm still going to have to add more substrate though. I added a larger hidey and he went inside and burrowed which is good.
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02-22-12, 12:27 PM
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Re: My sav :)
Looking better.
Any way to measure the temperatures inside that tank??
Temperature is important also.
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02-22-12, 12:55 PM
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Re: My sav :)
I use one that shows me humidity and temperature but it's not in the tank at all times. Would an exo-terra one work?
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02-22-12, 03:57 PM
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Re: My sav :)
For temperature, I recommend the PE2 ( TempGun)
Always use digital when measuring the temperatures and humidity levels.
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02-22-12, 05:36 PM
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Re: My sav :)
I'll second that. Go with a non-contact temperature gun. Not only will you get accurate surface temperatures on the basking site, you'll also be able to quickly find out temperatures all over the enclosure by pointing, clicking and looking at the digital readout. In my opinion, non-contact temperature guns are a 'must have' for monitor keeping (or any reptile, for that matter).
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02-22-12, 09:25 PM
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Re: My sav :)
Ok perfect I'll get one as soon as I can.
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