Re: Did I make a good setup? Is everything good for my Ball Python?
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Originally Posted by
Tes95
Everyone like tells me different info on humidity. Drsfosterandsmith, RalphDavis, RoyalConstrictor, everyone has different (widely varying) humidity recommendations. I can never figure out one to follow. :/ What I've been reading is the general rule of thumb is never drop below 50% around 70%-80% during shed, and higher when gravid. Is this right? Cause I mean, it DOES fluctuate through the 60%'s.
Humidity needs to stay between 45% - 60% normally, and 60% - 80% during shed. anything within those ranges will work. Personally I shoot for 60% normally and 80% during shed. a few % either way isn't going to make a big difference.
Re: Did I make a good setup? Is everything good for my Ball Python?
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Originally Posted by
Tes95
Everyone like tells me different info on humidity. Drsfosterandsmith, RalphDavis, RoyalConstrictor, everyone has different (widely varying) humidity recommendations. I can never figure out one to follow. :/ What I've been reading is the general rule of thumb is never drop below 50% around 70%-80% during shed, and higher when gravid. Is this right? Cause I mean, it DOES fluctuate through the 60%'s.
You can absolutely drop below 50%! My normal humidity is around 40%, bumped up to 60-70 during shed. Nothing bad will happen if your humidity dips too low. Maybe some dented eye caps, but that is an easy fix. I think having humidity above 60% constantly is just going to make a great breeding ground for bacteria.
My suggestion to you is to create a humidity cycle, as would occur in nature. It rains, it gets humid, the water dries up, and so does the air. I do this for all my arboreal animals. I spray once in the morning (enough to fog the glass) and once in the evening if the humidity drops below 30%. The tank needs time to dry out or you will get all sorts of gross bacteria and mold growing.
OR you can create a humid hide and then you don't need the fogger at all.
You are correct, there is no exact science to keeping ball pythons. Everyone does things a little differently. In my opinion, high humidity like that is just more likely to cause problems than it is likely to solve problems. Boost your humidity to 70% during shed and thats it!
Re: Did I make a good setup? Is everything good for my Ball Python?
Re: Did I make a good setup? Is everything good for my Ball Python?
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Originally Posted by
The Serpent Merchant
Humidity needs to stay between 45% - 60% normally, and 60% - 80% during shed. anything within those ranges will work. Personally I shoot for 60% normally and 80% during shed. a few % either way isn't going to make a big difference.
So would my humidity be a good "safeguard" of sorts because it's midway?
Re: Did I make a good setup? Is everything good for my Ball Python?
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Originally Posted by
Kaorte
You can absolutely drop below 50%! My normal humidity is around 40%, bumped up to 60-70 during shed. Nothing bad will happen if your humidity dips too low. Maybe some dented eye caps, but that is an easy fix. I think having humidity above 60% constantly is just going to make a great breeding ground for bacteria.
My suggestion to you is to create a humidity cycle, as would occur in nature. It rains, it gets humid, the water dries up, and so does the air. I do this for all my arboreal animals. I spray once in the morning (enough to fog the glass) and once in the evening if the humidity drops below 30%. The tank needs time to dry out or you will get all sorts of gross bacteria and mold growing.
OR you can create a humid hide and then you don't need the fogger at all.
You are correct, there is no exact science to keeping ball pythons. Everyone does things a little differently. In my opinion, high humidity like that is just more likely to cause problems than it is likely to solve problems. Boost your humidity to 70% during shed and thats it!
My concern is that that would be too dry.. cause she's never shed in one piece..
Re: Did I make a good setup? Is everything good for my Ball Python?
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Originally Posted by
Tes95
OK, so why is it inside the cage? Attach it to the outside back of the tank. That plastic sheet isn't worth the risk to the snake. If you can't attach it to the outside just remove it.
Re: Did I make a good setup? Is everything good for my Ball Python?
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Originally Posted by
The Serpent Merchant
OK, so why is it inside the cage? Attach it to the outside back of the tank. That plastic sheet isn't worth the risk to the snake. If you can't attach it to the outside just remove it.
It sounded more and more stupid to me the more I thought about it. It's on the outside now.
