Temp and Humidity?

I just spritzed my snakes cage with filtered water, and I have seen the humidity drop 12 points in about 20 min. Any Suggestions? It's down to 48 from 60.

Side note the humidity never drops below 30. I know it shouldnt be that low but I cant figure how to keep the humidity in. I am thinking about some weather stripping and blocking the vents in the back. I don't like spritzing so much because I am afraid of mild build up. I am thinking of building a bigger tank and getting the "Misting Volcano" for it.

can you post a pic or describe your setup? basically more ventilation=less humidity and less ventilation=more humidity. screen tops should be covered, heat sources like bulbs,heat emitters really dry out the air. different size water bowls can help out too.


vaughn

http://min.midco.net/lars/lars.htm
Click on the "My Snake" link.

There is the link to my home page. I haven't figured out how to post pics in the forums yet.

Sorry had to edit the Url

http://min.midco.net/lars/lars.htm

Thats the right link.

nice cage! from what i can see maybe the light bulb is drying out the air too much. you can switch to heat tape/flexwatt and maybe tape up half of the vent in the back. just some thoughts.


vaughn

Thanks for all the good info here in the forums.

Salina (still not sure if it's a male or female) ate f/t for the second time today. Holy snake crap Batman!!! I dangled it for 2-3 seconds and she moved so fast I almost soiled my self. I didn't get to see her eat f/t the first time cause my wife fed her. It was amazing to see her hit it like that, it took her 5 minutes to hit a live one.

I also added the "Repti Bark" bedding to her cage and put plastic rap over the vents in the back. Humidity is holding around 50. I mist it lightly before I go to bed or work if it drops below that.

She seems to be very docile and I have yet to see her hiss or strike a member of the family. My 9 yr old son is very good with her, but my younger two children still have much to learn so I don't let them hold her as much. She is also very calm around the wife and my self. She seems to enjoy the time out of her cage. I am so happy I finally got myself a snake, I wanted one since I was a small child. I can't wait to add one or two more.

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...p004_thumb.jpg

Just seeing if this works. This is my Salina.

She (or he) is lovely! We have kids too (4 of them...will trade for any snake you have and heck I'll toss in shipping LOL). They love the snakes and can easily handle ours with some supervision. Our 12 and 14 year old like to help feed as well.

Welcome to the forum! Glad to hear Salina is eating well for you and your wife.


~~Joanna~~

My kids are as listed.
Boy 9 - Very good with the snake.
Girl 8 - Somewhat jumpy around the snake only get to hold it with STRICT supervision.
Boy 5 - Very hyper and only gets to hold the snake while sitting down with dad right there.

They all love the snake but the younger two make very quick movements, which causes the snake to make quick movements. Salina has been patient with them thus far, however I am trying to slow the kids down and teach them respect for the snakes feelings. I guess it could be worse, I was bringing home copper heads when I was 9 yrs old. I picked a wounded one off the road one day and rode it home on my bike, almost gave my mom a heart attack.