Humidity Question

I know this has been asked over and over again so I apologize in advance. I'm really having a hard time with humidity for my snake, it's more of a "dead heat" in his cage. I'm using a 20 gallon glass tank. The humidity keeps dropping to 15%. I put a humidity hide in there for him but he never goes in it, he only stays on the cool side. I mist a couple of times a day as well.

I tried using plastic wrap on the top as well as a wet towel, only covering small section so the air still gets in. I have a screen top, I think that may be part of the problem. His skin looks a little dry.

Any other suggestions?

Thank you

When you cover the screen top, you have to cover 1/2 - 2/3 of it.

What are you using for substrate? What are you using to check humidity?

Try covering 3/4's of the screen top with Tin foil then put styroboard around the back and two sides

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I use plexiglass over the screen top. Roughly 90% covered. Insulated 3 sides with sponge neoprene. Large water bowl and a handful of sphagnum moss. Humidity has been 70% for a few days! Just as good as any tub, hands down!

I'm using coco husk for substrate, I also have a big water bowl in there, I have to use a lamp on both sides to keep the heat regulated so when I put the towel over a bigger section I have to take the lamp down and then the temp drops. I have two probes for humidity, one on each side.

Would having too much substrate reduce or increase humidity? Maybe I have too much in there?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by JeRMz

I use plexiglass over the screen top. Roughly 90% covered. Insulated 3 sides with sponge neoprene. Large water bowl and a handful of sphagnum moss. Humidity has been 70% for a few days! Just as good as any tub, hands down!

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Do you drill holes in your plexi glass? How do you have it? Just layed on top of the screen?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

Try covering 3/4's of the screen top with Tin foil then put styroboard around the back and two sides

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Stupid question but do you have the styro board in the outside or inside?

Thanks

Lights on both sides is prolly what is zapping your humidity. You gotta get the room warmer or move the enclosure to a warmer room. That way you can get temps and humidity right...

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Lights on both sides is prolly what is zapping your humidity. You gotta get the room warmer or move the enclosure to a warmer room. That way you can get temps and humidity right...

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I know but the heat is on 78 degrees in the room, so I don't know what to do.

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Do you drill holes in your plexi glass? How do you have it? Just layed on top of the screen?

Thanks

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No holes drilled, I just leave a bit of screen uncovered on both ends. My plexiglass top is cut in sections, kind of like a puzzle, so that I can open it up here or there, more or less, add a lamp if needed. I need to get that Photobucket thingy going...

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Stupid question but do you have the styro board in the outside or inside?

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Outside. Or, at least that's what I do.

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No holes drilled, I just leave a bit of screen uncovered on both ends. My plexiglass top is cut in sections, kind of like a puzzle, so that I can open it up here or there, more or less, add a lamp if needed. I need to get that Photobucket thingy going...

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Yeah a pic would be great, lol, so the plexiglass is more in the middle type thing?

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Outside. Or, at least that's what I do.

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How do you get the styro board to stay on the outide? lol Glue or tape?

I'm just a beginner lol

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Yeah a pic would be great, lol, so the plexiglass is more in the middle type thing?

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The screen in my top is 27" long, so I leave approx. 1/2" uncovered on both ends. My plexiglass is covered in reflective foil HVAC tape to 1.) Simulate the traditional foil-top treatment, and 2.) Not be another open "window" for the snake to feel insecure about. Technically, I have 4 sides covered. I cut the plexiglass into 4 different sized pieces to open the top up more or less, if wanted. Also have extra different sized pieces on the side to really give opening options.

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How do you get the styro board to stay on the outide? lol Glue or tape?

I'm just a beginner lol

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I use sponge neoprene (swimsuit material) that has an adhesive side. I would suggest double-sided tape for your styro board so you can remove it later if you want.

Haha, I call it "Frankentank"!

Aren't fish tanks a joy(sarcasm) :D

Have you thought about maybe going to a tub and get away from all of the heat/humidity issues altogether so you can enjoy your snake and not stress over it's housing constantly?

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Aren't fish tanks a joy(sarcasm) :D

Have you thought about maybe going to a tub and get away from all of the heat/humidity issues altogether so you can enjoy your snake and not stress over it's housing constantly?

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Everyone is a tub snob on here... A little creativity, a couple extra dollars, and you have yourself something attractive to look at that doesn't resemble grandma's leftover lasagna. :rolleyes: P.s.- Hot side: 90*, Cold side 79*, Ambient 85*, Humidity: whatever I want it to be. :salute:

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Aren't fish tanks a joy(sarcasm) :D

Have you thought about maybe going to a tub and get away from all of the heat/humidity issues altogether so you can enjoy your snake and not stress over it's housing constantly?

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yup i'm really looking to switch over. When i'm home i look at her temp monitor almost every 30 mins....
too much damn worrying!

but i use a old shirt of mine to cover 3/4 of the tank on top and spray every morning when i wake up.
i also keep her infared bulb over the water dish and that keeps humidity at 60-70% the whole day.
when i wake up in the mornings its at 55%.
but i also live in Florida so its probably easier to keep humidity than other places....

Are there any good sites online to buy tubs?

Yeah, Walmart.com. :rolleyes:

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Yeah, Walmart.com. :rolleyes:

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or...... just go to walmart, no waiting!

im pretty sure theres one close by... those things are everywhere

Lol, I like my glass enclosure though, I'll just put some work into it lol

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Everyone is a tub snob on here... A little creativity, a couple extra dollars, and you have yourself something attractive to look at that doesn't resemble grandma's leftover lasagna. :rolleyes: P.s.- Hot side: 90*, Cold side 79*, Ambient 85*, Humidity: whatever I want it to be. :salute:

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I can picture myself with 50 fish tanks in my bedroom :O :P

If you search this site it's not too hard to find hundreds of threads pertaining to tanks and husbandry issues, just keeping it real :snake:

I love fish tanks by the way, oscars, african cichlids, etc.