Help! My leopard gecko's tank humidity is too high. What to do?

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Hello. I live in Mississippi, where the humidity is very high all year round. I have not bought a lizard yet because of the humidity issues. I did decide to choose a leopard gecko, but after lots of research, I found out they need to have a low humidity level from 10% to 40% (depends on who you ask). Currently, the humidity sits around 60 to 70% but will drop significantly to 50%. So I am not sure what to do? Could it be faulty equipment?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

In a "perfect" set up, the humidity would range between 20 and 40%. Higher humidity is recommended during sheds. Luckily, leopard geckos are pretty adaptable to a wide range of captive environments. This makes them a popular "beginner" reptile. You can use a dehumidifier in the room the enclosure will be kept in to control humidity. Some keepers will also place a small sack of plain, uncooked rice in the enclosure to absorb excess moisture. The rice should be kept out of the gecko's reach though. Two digital hygrometers should be used, one on each side of the tank, to monitor humidity.

Help! My leopard gecko's tank humidity is too high. What to do?

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