Dry Cigars

[KenyanSandBoa]

I recently got some cigars that are really dry. I tried smoking one that seemed ok, but it was a disaster. I lost the cap on the cut and wrapper just started flaking off onto my lips as I smoked it. When it came down to me smoking binder, I just quit.

My question is two fold:

1. Am I better off taking the dry cigars out of the cello to "re-humidify" them?
2. How long should they be treated before they are ok to smoke?

Thanks!!