Got a humidifier..but does it work too well?

[Riv]

Ive never had a good run with humidity. I use an overhead heat lamp, so ive always had to mist frequently. I picked up a Personal Humidifier to help maintain a good humidity level for when I know she's going to go into shed.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...p?SKU=18404729
Theres the link to the product.

Now heres what happened and im not sure how to interpret it. She was in her warm hide, digesting as she'd eaten maybe four hours before. I turned on the humdifier, let it run for about 45 minutes and checked back. She was now on top of her warm hide under her basking lamp. Makes sense cause she just ate, but she had her head in the S shape. I looked at the hygrometer and it read 87. I removed the plastic wrap I had over part of the screen lid to let some of the humidity out and watched to see that she was breathing well but it got me wondering if I should use the thing.

The only problem I can think of with too much humidity, would be the possibility of mold, or respiratory problems. But im not one hundred percent convinced she didnt like it. She could have just been surprised that I walked over. Or maybe the sound had her on edge. She was breathing normally, and it would make sense for her to be basking or soaking up that moisture as she will shed within the week. I Havent run it without the plastic wrap over part of the top yet so im not sure what humidity it would go to without that factor, but I figured I might as well get an opinion or two from you guys before I continued. Thanks for reading!

[2kdime]

Did you put that thing in the cage with her?

[Riv]

I placed it in the far corner near the thermostat on her cool end. The mist exits at an upward angle so it has to be in the tank. But doesnt cause any vibrations, or noise, just the sound of the mist leaving the machine.

[RichsBallPythons]

Dont want it in or near the cage. IF you only have few snakes, humidifier really isnt needed.

Just cover the screen lid 80% and mist daily or use eco earth bedding.

[Riv]

See this was supposed to be an alternative to that XD I know a humidifier isnt "necessary" I was more asking will this in any way be detrimental to my snake.

[RichsBallPythons]

Wont harm the snake, just needs to be away from the cage.

[Riv]

Thats not so much of an option unfortunately. Because of the humidifiers design I cant remove it form the tank while providing the tank with humidity. What I can to is build a square of of plexi glass drills holes enough for the humidity to leave the square, and simply have it open for access. That way she cant interact with it. But removal defeats the purpose.

[RichsBallPythons]

Post pictures of the setup. The heat lamp is your problem, Ive never needed to use humidifier ever. Something is off besides just the lamp. Cause setting the humidifier on high on the floor should be fine. Only need 50-55% humidity when not shedding.

[Riv]

Ill post pictures in a moment, but as I said before I bought it for the use only while she is shedding, because misting doesnt provide proper humidity for a good shed long enough for her to actually do it. Its a situation device. Not an every day use type of thing.

[RichsBallPythons]

If your humidity is that bad, its time to move from tank to a Tub setup, or ditch the light and use heating pad