what do u ppls think is the best product to partially cover a screen lid with to raise the humidity?
01-17-2006, 04:05 PM
Smynx
Re: what should i use???
Clear contact paper does the trick for me. Leave some open space on the top for airflow. Make sure you attach the paper to the outside of the screen to avoid any risk of your snake getting caught in it. (Common sense, I know, but with 3 teenage boys at home, I've found it's best to be specific.)
01-17-2006, 04:26 PM
justcage
Re: what should i use???
Alum. foil, seran(sp) wrap, reflectix, that press and seal stuff works ok:)
01-17-2006, 04:54 PM
Diceman
Re: what should i use???
A towel, Duct tape (outside ofcourse)
01-17-2006, 04:58 PM
Smulkin
Re: what should i use???
Another vote for Contac paper - its transluscent, easy to cut size and work with, widely available and nonporous (damp towels still make me think of that mildew factor i confront every time the kids dont hang their towels up).
01-17-2006, 05:07 PM
tigerlily
Re: what should i use???
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smulkin
Another vote for Contac paper - its transluscent, easy to cut size and work with, widely available and nonporous (damp towels still make me think of that mildew factor i confront every time the kids dont hang their towels up).
What?!?! Your kids don't hang up there own towels? I'm shocked. :O (Actually I can barely get the husband to do that, when he bathes the kids) LOL! Sorry couldn't help myself. :imslow:
I would definitely try to stay away from anything porous. Towels scare me too. Bleh. I love my contact paper as well.
01-17-2006, 05:29 PM
gmmuscle91
Re: what should i use???
would contact paper melt because i use an OTH to heat the cage?
01-17-2006, 05:55 PM
Smulkin
Re: what should i use???
Yep .
You can do liek Smynx did and cut out a circle slightly larger than the (assumed) lamp. However you'll find the contac (or generically covered) lid will help retain both heat AND humidity. If you are using a UTH you may find you dont need the supplemental overhead heat source (those leech humidity in screen-lid setups anyway).
01-17-2006, 06:00 PM
kavmon
Re: what should i use???
a small piece of plexiglass cut to fit the top. 1/8" thick plexi shouldn't cost too much. some stores like lowes or home depot sell scrap pieces too.
vaughn
01-17-2006, 06:04 PM
Jeanne
Re: what should i use???
Quote:
Originally Posted by tigerlily
What?!?! Your kids don't hang up there own towels? I'm shocked. :O (Actually I can barely get the husband to do that, when he bathes the kids) LOL! Sorry couldn't help myself. :imslow:
Hahahahaha, you guys are getting the short end of the stick, my kids do hang up thier towels, I have not had to pick up wet/dirty towels in well over a year now.
