Can to much Humidity be a problem?

I havent gotten around to getting something to take humidity readings in the snake room yet, I have a small humidifer which stays on all the time in the room.

Im wondering if the humidity was to high, if it could cause problems for the health of my BP's?

it can cause a respiratory infection, since you dont have a gauge, keep an eye out for wheezing/whistling, breathing with the mouth open, mucous and/or bubbles in/around the mouth. there might be more signs, but ive never seen an RI in person so im not sure. also if the substrate is too wet it can cause belly rot, or scale rot, and from what ive heard i think it starts out pink? im sure someone else can give you more specifics, but you should definitly get a gauge when you can

Onlything it will cause problems is bacteria growth and or problems with the scales with rotting.


High humidity will not cause RI in a healthy snake. Considering when one does have a RI, the treatment involves Raising the humidity to ease breathing while on meds.

Actually, high humidity is good for respiratory infections. The biggest problem you will have with high humidity is scale rot, but that's really only a concern if the substrate is damp or wet for extended periods (more than a few days).

Depending on your heat source, the humidity in the cage is probably quite a bit less than the ambient room humidity.

Hmm. Im curious. If you have low humidity could that cause your snake to shed more frequently? Because i know that I have been having problems with my humidity.

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Originally Posted by Bosswich

Hmm. Im curious. If you have low humidity could that cause your snake to shed more frequently? Because i know that I have been having problems with my humidity.

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Frequent shedding is either due to growth,mites or a skin problem trying to heal with each shed.

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Originally Posted by RichsBallPythons

High humidity will not cause RI in a healthy snake. Considering when one does have a RI, the treatment involves Raising the humidity to ease breathing while on meds.

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okay, so what causes RI's then?

Poor husbandry, and stress mostly

oh, well alrighty then, thanks

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RI is caused by bacteria and/or fungi. High humidity accelerate bacteria and fungi growth, low air flow added to this generate higher than normal concentrations and lower immune response in animals in general that gives RI a foot hold. Humidity and poor ventilation are documented factors in RI cases.

Stress, cold temps and even very dry air can cause stress can weaken the immune system and lead to respiratory infections. There are several different types of bacteria that cause the infections and therefore different antibiotics to remedy them so a culture of the bacteria is always recommened;)

High humidity can cause mold growth, and scale or mouth rot which long term could possibly lead to stress and respiratory infection.

Good husbandry, no infections:)

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Originally Posted by xdeus

Actually, high humidity is good for respiratory infections. The biggest problem you will have with high humidity is scale rot, but that's really only a concern if the substrate is damp or wet for extended periods (more than a few days).

Depending on your heat source, the humidity in the cage is probably quite a bit less than the ambient room humidity.

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Well I have a plug in Oil Heater, which does dry out the air quite a bit I found.

Thanks for the replies everyone, I will try to get myself a Humidity monitor Asap, Would hate for my Bp's to get Scale or mouth rot because of Bad husbandry. Although the papertowel is dry in the enclosures, It does get quite humid in there when the BP spills there water dish, every so often, I do change it quickly as possible though

Most disorders of cold blooded animals can be traced to improper husbantry. It is easy, incorrect habitat, feeding, health issues will follow.

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Originally Posted by kitedemon

Most disorders of cold blooded animals can be traced to improper husbantry. It is easy, incorrect habitat, feeding, health issues will follow.

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Other then the humidity mabey being off somewhat, I do take very good care of them otherwise. Cleaning and dissefecting with a bleach/water solution often, They are also feeding well, except for one which ate for its first time on sat.

Just pointing out a general truth not pointing fingers! :D