Humidity concern

[Medduussa]

Alright, so I have had so many people tell me different things about a ball pythons humidity and its importance. I would like to know if I should be keeping the humidity in my bps tank at a constant 50%. Lots of people say no need to keep the humidity up unless in shed. What is all your thoughts on humidity and importance?


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[Lizardlicks]

50% is not "humidity up" it's "humidity baseline". The goal for overall is around 50-60%. Raise this even higher when the snake goes into a shed cycle to prevent stuck shed, or if it seems like the snake is dehydrated and drinking water doesn't seem to be doing the trick.

[Medduussa]

50% is not "humidity up" it's "humidity baseline". The goal for overall is around 50-60%. Raise this even higher when the snake goes into a shed cycle to prevent stuck shed, or if it seems like the snake is dehydrated and drinking water doesn't seem to be doing the trick.

So humidity should always be around 50%? What are the risks if it's too low?


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[Lizardlicks]

Stress, which affects a number of systems in snakes, stuck shed, dehydration, increased risk for respiratory illnesses, and some research has suggested that even if you don't see any signs of these, long term low humidity can have a negative affect on liver and kidney function. Think about it: if your natural environmental needs say you should keep a certain level of hydration, but something is preventing you from getting that, you'll end up pretty miserable after a while, wouldn't you? Same with your snake. They live in borrows where humidity is a bit higher than out in the open. This is the environment they've adapted for, and the environment you should strive to recreate.

[Medduussa]

Stress, which affects a number of systems in snakes, stuck shed, dehydration, increased risk for respiratory illnesses, and some research has suggested that even if you don't see any signs of these, long term low humidity can have a negative affect on liver and kidney function. Think about it: if your natural environmental needs say you should keep a certain level of hydration, but something is preventing you from getting that, you'll end up pretty miserable after a while, wouldn't you? Same with your snake. They live in borrows where humidity is a bit higher than out in the open. This is the environment they've adapted for, and the environment you should strive to recreate.

Super helpful! Thank you! I will be keeping a closer eye on her humidity from now on.


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[Medduussa]

Stress, which affects a number of systems in snakes, stuck shed, dehydration, increased risk for respiratory illnesses, and some research has suggested that even if you don't see any signs of these, long term low humidity can have a negative affect on liver and kidney function. Think about it: if your natural environmental needs say you should keep a certain level of hydration, but something is preventing you from getting that, you'll end up pretty miserable after a while, wouldn't you? Same with your snake. They live in borrows where humidity is a bit higher than out in the open. This is the environment they've adapted for, and the environment you should strive to recreate.

Also, what are some tips to keep humidity constant every day?


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[Lizardlicks]

Good luck! If you have any trouble, ping us for fine tuning suggestions!