Reptile Bascis 32 qt. 4 tub Rack HELP!

I have the Reptile Basics 4 tub 32 qt Rack. I am having a major problem with humidity. Its too HIGH!

Temperature inside my house is between 75-79.
Very small water bowls with maybe 1/4 inch water.if that in them.
Unprinted newspaper as substrate.
Using a Herpstat II set at 95.
About 60 holes in the tub total for all 4 sides. I know there are too many holes now because my ambient temps went down.
Water bowls are on the cool side.
Hot side is between 85-90. Cool side between 74-79.
Probe is taped to the flex watt.
Holes are bout 1/4 in holes in side of tub.

This is very frustrating. Any ideas how I could combat my humidity problem? I have tried everything everyone has suggested now I need some other ideas. If anyone with this same rack can chime in or give some other suggestions im all ears.

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Originally Posted by tideguyinva

I have the Reptile Basics 4 tub 32 qt Rack. I am having a major problem with humidity. Its too HIGH!

Temperature inside my house is between 75-79.
Very small water bowls with maybe 1/4 inch water.if that in them.
Unprinted newspaper as substrate.
Using a Herpstat II set at 95.
About 60 holes in the tub total for all 4 sides. I know there are too many holes now because my ambient temps went down.
Water bowls are on the cool side.
Hot side is between 85-90. Cool side between 74-79.
Probe is taped to the flex watt.
Holes are bout 1/4 in holes in side of tub.

This is very frustrating. Any ideas how I could combat my humidity problem? I have tried everything everyone has suggested now I need some other ideas. If anyone with this same rack can chime in or give some other suggestions im all ears.

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How high is your humidity? As the Barkers point out in the their book, BP's can tolerate wide wide ranges of humidity.

I have my hot side 90, cool side 80, I have 29 of 1/4" holes and have had no probs with humidity. I think you may be worrying too much. Also, try a fan.

JonV

Better yet, what are you using to measure humidity?

JonV

accurite thermometer the same ones i use all the time all have fresh batteries. 62,65,70,72 in all four tubs is the humidity. I have no condensation on the walls of the tubs and they are dry when i open them. I just dont wanna cause harm so i am worried.

Pull a couple of Acu-Rites and set them up in two places in the room your rack is in. That will give you an idea of what sort of environment your rack exists in. I keep an Acu-Rite permanently on one wall of the BP room to keep an eye on how the room can be affecting my enclosures. :)

I will give that a shot and see how things are reading on the opposite side of the room.

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Originally Posted by tideguyinva

I have the Reptile Basics 4 tub 32 qt Rack. I am having a major problem with humidity. Its too HIGH!

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Burn more holes in the tub....

cant burn anymore the ambient temp is going down, i moved the rack to another side of them room and it seems to be a little better like suggested. it is still a little high but if its under 70 then ill be happy with it and they should too i hope

let me back track its still up good lord

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Originally Posted by monk90222

Burn more holes in the tub....

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Originally Posted by tideguyinva

cant burn anymore the ambient temp is going down,

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1. oil filled space heater to keep ambient temps around 81-82 or your looking at RI's and Vet bills.
2. Burn more holes in tub to get better airflow.
3. I have 9 Reptile basics 32 qt racks, this is what I do and it works for me.