Help with humidity!

Thanks Monty that's actually the setup I have now as well and its working great! and yes I to am also using coconut substrate (eco earth)
But thanks for reply everyone, all under control! for now lol

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Originally Posted by Prometheus34562

Thanks Monty that's actually the setup I have now as well and its working great! and yes I to am also using coconut substrate (eco earth)
But thanks for reply everyone, all under control! for now lol

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Something that I do to get the humidity up and keep it up is create a moisture producer. I took a plastic cup and stuffed it with paper towels. I wet the paper towels enough so that they're damp and put it under the heat lamp. It creates a more humid environment from the inside, and the tin foil keeps it all in. I used to just put wet towels on the top of the screen, but the problem with doing that is that the moisture in the towel is evaporating in other places besides the tank. Also, the towel will absorb the humidity in the tank once it dries out. But good job getting your humidity up!

Also wet towels on top of a screen top will cause the screen top to start to rust. I use tin foil on top and then put in 2 humid hides, 1 on cool side and 1 on warm side and it seems to work ok. Plus putting the CHE over a big water bowl.

you can try putting the water bowl closer to the heat source as well. That will warm the water and create more humidity. You can also cover half of the opening on top with a hand towel or something that will help insulate and keep the moisture in while still leaving some ventilation openings exposed for air flow.

I wouldn't worry too much as it will likely fluctuate throughout the day and night. Unless you see shed issues, you should probably be fine.

I do not do anything extra to bump up the humidity for my bp's, however they are in rack systems which definitely keep humidity in when I spill water or if the animals splash it around (yes I am convinced some of my animals intentionally make water messes in their enclosure. they are special :) )

any who, you should be good so don't sweat it

I don't use a wet towel, I use a dry one. Just to hold in heat and humidity.

Lol, "they are special"

Dont panic. They're hardier than many would have you believe. :)

If you go to home cheapo or lowes, they have sphagnum moss for orchids. That makes for a great humid hide. And cheap. Soak it, wring it out, then put in a hide. They can go in high humidity or not.

What's the difference between tin foil and aluminum foil?

I have a hunch one of them is made from aluminum and the other is made from tin.

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What's the difference between tin foil and aluminum foil?

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Aluminium foil can withstand higher heats I believe.

Another thing you can try is the exo terra tree fern panels. You silicone them to the sides of the tank, let it dry for a day or two. They hold humidity really well. I've also heard you can grow things off of them, if that's your thing. I also live in Canada and I got mine from petland. I use them for my tree frogs, and will probably use them again for Marshall's cage. And yes moss is good too. Anyways, hope I helped!


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