What can happen if you have incorrect humidity levels?

What I mean by that is can a BP get sick (RI, etc.) from not having the correct humidity levels? Also, besides bad/stuck sheds, what else could happen?

Yes I think it is true.

Daniel

It is generally believed that dry conditions can make a snake more sucseptible to an RI. It directly will not cause the infection but it is believed that a snake kept in to dry of a condition can cause the lungs of that snake to become dryer then normal and can cause minute cracking in the lining of the lungs. These cracks can easily become infected and can lead to RI. Another, problem that can arise goes hand in hand with bad sheds and that is retained eyecaps. Todd

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Originally Posted by toddmbecker1234

It is generally believed that dry conditions can make a snake more sucseptible to an RI. It directly will not cause the infection but it is believed that a snake kept in to dry of a condition can cause the lungs of that snake to become dryer then normal and can cause minute cracking in the lining of the lungs. These cracks can easily become infected and can lead to RI. Another, problem that can arise goes hand in hand with bad sheds and that is retained eyecaps. Todd

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I agree

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

What I mean by that is can a BP get sick (RI, etc.) from not having the correct humidity levels? Also, besides bad/stuck sheds, what else could happen?

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There is a possibility that if the humidity level is too low, then they will attempt to soak themselves to correct their cage conditions and will cool themselves down in the process to the point where they inhibit the digestive process.

This can lead to regurgitation or worse - food not being digested and subsequently sickening the animal.

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Originally Posted by toddmbecker1234

but it is believed that a snake kept in to dry of a condition can cause the lungs of that snake to become dryer then normal and can cause minute cracking in the lining of the lungs. These cracks can easily become infected and can lead to RI.

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This is the first time I've heard this about the lining of the lungs cracking. Can you point me to some information so that I can read up on this?

Thanks in advance.

I guess Arizona really isn't the type of place for a BP.

All this talk about humidity that is too low, what about humidity that is too high?

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Originally Posted by Oxylepy

All this talk about humidity that is too low, what about humidity that is too high?

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Well, that's not a concern for me because I have a hard time keeping it up since it's so dry here.

Though, not really sure what happens if it's too high, but I think I heard they can get Scale Rot.

I will not lie or try to BS you on my previous post. I do not remember where This information came from but probably on KS burmese forums. Let me explain a little more. I used to keep large snakes almost exclusively and as anyone that has kept Burmese Pythons for any amount of time it is well known that they are extremely susceptible to RI's. I use to spend a lot of time on the forums over there and thi stopic always came up and after discussing this information with many well experienced keepers this was the information that was passed on. I do not want to guide you in the wrong direction but I am pretty sure that Rob Carmichael as well as Happy Hillbilly (his KS username) will tell you the same thing. The cracking of the lungs is why it is suggested to raise the temps a bit when a RI is suscpected. To help keep the lungs moist and to help promote the healing of them. Hope this explains my original response a bit. Todd

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Originally Posted by Oxylepy

All this talk about humidity that is too low, what about humidity that is too high?

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YEs the only immediate health problems that I know of(experienced or heard of) from to high a humidity is belly or scale rot. This is easily remedied by taking the animal out of the moist environment and keeping it dryer for a while. It usually clears up quickly. An cage that is two humid is generally more uncomfortable to the keeper. The smells are intensified and the bedding tends to sour much much faster. Todd

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Originally Posted by toddmbecker1234

I will not lie or try to BS you on my previous post. I do not remember where This information came from but probably on KS burmese forums. Let me explain a little more. I used to keep large snakes almost exclusively and as anyone that has kept Burmese Pythons for any amount of time it is well known that they are extremely susceptible to RI's. I use to spend a lot of time on the forums over there and thi stopic always came up and after discussing this information with many well experienced keepers this was the information that was passed on. I do not want to guide you in the wrong direction but I am pretty sure that Rob Carmichael as well as Happy Hillbilly (his KS username) will tell you the same thing. The cracking of the lungs is why it is suggested to raise the temps a bit when a RI is suscpected. To help keep the lungs moist and to help promote the healing of them. Hope this explains my original response a bit. Todd

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Thanks, I'm familiar with both posters - I'll check it out.