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but maybe change it every few months or so??

and buy new sand? can't i just wash it? also i want to get the red desert sand looks cool.

Keep the humidity down as much as possible, between like 30-40%. If humidity it too high then they will develop respitory infections.

would it be advisable to have a hydrometer? Also being in melbourne we have a bit of rain now and then, so the humidity probably gets over that. are there any issues to do with taking them out of the tank when the humidity is higher than 40%?

I know this has not answered all your questions, have you read any books on the reptile you wish to own and their care?

i have read a couple care sheets because i don't even know if i have got the tank yet and if i haven't i won't go ahead with getting a retpile just yet. will probably see if the local librarie has any good books if i get the tank.

andrew