What is the best timer settings for a MistKing with a Panther?

[odavie]

I have a MistKing and they are the best. Awesome design IMO and puts out a fine even mist. My juvenile Ambanja Panther Chameleon will be coming in a few days. I'm setting up the mist timer and want suggestions for how long to mist and how often. I've read twice a day, I've read every two hours. I've read five minute duration so chameleon will drink, I've read around 10-30 seconds. Any suggestions will help. And I live in Rogers, Arkansas if that helps with how the climate is. Thanks

 

[JaxyGirl]

I have mine set up to run 8am-8:10am, 12pm-12:02pm, 4pm-4:10pm

 

[odavie]

I have mine set up to run 8am-8:10am, 12pm-12:02pm, 4pm-4:10pm

Thanks! I like those times, and I think I'll start at 5min 2min then 5min to watch my humidity levels. Then go from there. Thanks for your input! Still open to more suggestions if anybody has any.

 

[Scout]

I don't have a mist King, but I run my mister every hour for 15 seconds.

 

[Wowbango]

I live in California and I have my mistking going off at 8:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm and 5:30pm for 1 minutes each session. I've tried longer and the drainage is an issue and it skyrockets the humidity. Using the times above I've been hovering around 70% humidity. Obviously how often or how long would depend on the weather in your area.

 

[ricksli]

From what I've been told and read....make sure it dries out between misting so I'd let that guide you with the frequency and times.

I was advised by the breeder to shoot for 50% humidity. I bought a controller with a probe to monitor humidity and mist as needed.

 

[Wowbango]

From what I've been told and read....make sure it dries out between misting so I'd let that guide you with the frequency and times.

I was advised by the breeder to shoot for 50% humidity. I bought a controller with a probe to monitor humidity and mist as needed.

50% I would say is the minimum humidity for them. Too much is a problem as well as it can cause respiratory problems.

 

[odavie]

Thanks for all the input guys! My humidity is reading 65 without the heat light or mister running. Just lights for the plants, and they're now set to 7am-7pm. And since I know MistKings put out a lot I've decided to try 1min intervals at 8am, 12pm, 3pm(hotter midday), and 6pm(help maintain levels overnight). And I guess I'll adjust from there. Thanks again!

 

[Wowbango]

Thanks for all the input guys! My humidity is reading 65 without the heat light or mister running. Just lights for the plants, and they're now set to 7am-7pm. And since I know MistKings put out a lot I've decided to try 1min intervals at 8am, 12pm, 3pm(hotter midday), and 6pm(help maintain levels overnight). And I guess I'll adjust from there. Thanks again!

This is a good starting point Trial and error is the best way!

 

[Matteo]

So I don't have a panther yet, but plan on getting one and currently I hand mist my enclosure in the morning around 9:30 for a good 3-4 minutes which gets the humidity to about 80% then by the time I get home 3:30 it's down to 50% then I remist for another 3-4 minutes is my terrarium dropping to 50% going to be okay for a panther? Or is a mist king really needed