to humidify or not to humidify

[handmeafish]

So I live in a pretty dry climate... average humidity sits around 30%. I've been thinking about getting a humidifier for my self, but I'm not sure if it will be ok for Ronny. I've read a lot of conflicting info as far as humidity goes for rats... like that a moist area will cause upper respiratory infection, but if a rat is really sick holding them near steam will help...

Would getting a humidifier be harmful? I don't plan on putting it near his cage, or cranking it up so that my room is 100% humidity... but maybe 50% would be nice... so my skin and nose don't dry out so much.. and maybe Ron would be more comfy too... who knows.

 

[jorats]

If you are bothered by the dry air then I would guess that it might be a bother for Ronnie as well. The only thing I caution is to make sure you clean the humidifier very very well every couple of months.

 

[SQ]

A cool mist humidifier would be a good idea. I like the ones that allow you to set the humidity level.
The optimum humidity level for rats is 50%.
Sounds like both you and Ronny would feel much better with a humidifier.