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Lowering Humidity?

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  • 02-02-2012, 10:03 PM
    c.nash
    Lowering Humidity?
    Well, I finally received my hygrometer... My humidity is constantly between 80-85%.. I am using Aspen Bedding as my substrate.
    He is in shed right now but I need to find a way to get my humidity down once his shed is complete.
    I turned on the heat lamp to try to suck up some of the humidity, and it went down from 84% at the time to 83% and hasn't dropped at all.
    Any methods you guys use to lower the humidity? Usually people are trying to raise it.
    I am in Miami, Florida so it's usually pretty humid here. It's "winter" so the humidity is actually lower than it would be in summer months but I can't seem to get it down.

    I'm at a loss as to what to do, I thought aspen bedding dries out the air?

    Thanks for your help in advance.
  • 02-02-2012, 10:21 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    What are you using to measure the hudidity? And what type of enclosure do you have?
  • 02-02-2012, 10:29 PM
    c.nash
    I'm using an accurite thermometer with hygrometer.
    Current 90 degrees on the hot spot and 76 degrees on the cool side.
    The enclosure is a aquarium type with a sliding screen lid.
  • 02-02-2012, 10:58 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    What is the humidity level in your house? I live in Florida as well and my apartment can easily be 60-70% humidity so it makes it difficult to keep it lower.

    In all honesty the humidity isn't bad for them, the average humidity levels in their natural environment is around 80%

    If you want to try to lower it you might try running the heat or AC to lower the humidity in your house. Also over a few days it might drop on its own. Don't worry too much.
  • 02-02-2012, 11:02 PM
    c.nash
    Alright. I'll watch it. I'll be out of town for 5 days starting tomorrow, so I guess when I get back I will be checking it out.
    He should have completely shed by the time I get back as well and he defecated yesterday so I don't think he will until I feed him next (wouldn't eat the last 2 days due to shed)

    Thanks again.
  • 02-03-2012, 12:01 AM
    rgalanti21
    Re: Lowering Humidity?
    Make sure there is plenty of openings for air to circulate and use heat lamps, and that will eventually lower your humidity. It works every time!
  • 02-03-2012, 09:29 AM
    kitedemon
    More Air flow, relocate water bowl try the cool side corner. smaller diameter water bowl. All will effect humidity.
  • 02-03-2012, 11:07 AM
    snake lab
    Dehumidifier in the room will help
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