Major humidity problems

Im sorry if there are other posts like this elsewhere. I've got a migraine so I didn't really search for them.

I am having some big problems keeping the humidity in our snake's tanks at the proper levels. They have towels on the top that are kept wet, and I have been having to spray the tanks every hour or so. I live in Phoenix, Arizona, so it is really dry here. I have even put a humidifier in our room, to no avail.

Is there any kind of tank humidifier that is suitable for just keeping the humidity around 50%? I have seen a lot for tropical species that need a really high humidity, but they don't need it that high. Does anyone have any suggestions? Besides up and moving to somewhere with a more humid climate, lol

Do you have a glass tank? I'm having the same issues as well, but misting everyday and keeping the screen top covered has helped a bunch with me but since that's not working you could buy a ReptiFogger that you can program to keep the enclosure at whatever humidity % you need.

http://zoomed.com/db/products/EntryD...D=2&SearchID=5

There are probably some better foggers/misting systems out there but you can look around and find one the suits you well. :) I hope this is helpful. There are also some threads on here about wrapping the screen top to keep humidity in if I can find the thread I'll link it for you. I'm sorry you have a migraine those things are awful! I can't function at all when they hit me.


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Found the link!

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ht=screen+tops

I'll find some more links too because humidity is a big topic that a lot of people struggle with at some point so I'll try and find you a bunch of different options, I hope this helps :) Oh also I forgot to ask what kind of substrate are you using? Some substrates are better at holding in Humidity and Ranz is right too. Adding some damp Sphagnum Moss around the enclosure can help too.

You can also try adding some moss.

@Ranz, what effect would moss have on bacterial growth? And will it cause any problems with our snakes?

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Also, we have heat lamps, so will moss work or will it get dried out too quickly? I'm hoping once we move to be able to get rid of the heat lamp for our ball python (we have no heat in our house and have a hard time keeping the house warm enough). My bf's carpet tho stays up in a nook in her branch, so we have to use the lamp to keep her warm, since she is rarely on the ground.

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Found the link!

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ht=screen+tops

I'll find some more links too because humidity is a big topic that a lot of people struggle with at some point so I'll try and find you a bunch of different options, I hope this helps :) Oh also I forgot to ask what kind of substrate are you using? Some substrates are better at holding in Humidity and Ranz is right too. Adding some damp Sphagnum Moss around the enclosure can help too.

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Sorry, just saw this. We use eco earth.

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The best option and cheapest is the moss, you can buy it at petco or petsmart. You keep it in their hide and keeps the humity in the hide high, since that is where they are most of the time, and it doesnt cause any mold or anything, but u need to spray it everyday tp keep it damp, and when u first put it in the hide. Also I recommend taping down either tin foil or cling wrap so its covering 70-90% of the top screen, as opposed to the wet towelwhich can start smelly musky. And moving the water bowl partially over the hotspot as well.

And one more thing. Heat lamps dry out the enclosure and cause low humidity, since you live in a very dry area already I highly encourage you to buy a under tank heat pad instead and a thermostat or rheostat to control the heat. Ball pythons do not bask and need belly heat, it is much better for them.

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The best option and cheapest is the moss, you can buy it at petco or petsmart. You keep it in their hide and keeps the humity in the hide high, since that is where they are most of the time, and it doesnt cause any mold or anything, but u need to spray it everyday tp keep it damp, and when u first put it in the hide. Also I recommend taping down either tin foil or cling wrap so its covering 70-90% of the top screen, as opposed to the wet towelwhich can start smelly musky. And moving the water bowl partially over the hotspot as well.

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Actually, Stormy is rarely in his hide. Only when he has just eaten does he go in there. Usually, he is zooming around his cage, or curled up in the middle or on top of his hide, but not in it. And Orelia always stays in her perch, she doesn't even have a hide (she is a carpet python). And they have a waterbowl on their warm side and cool side.

I already tried cling wrap, and it didn't work AT ALL. It was horrible. Ill try the foil tho :)

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And one more thing. Heat lamps dry out the enclosure and cause low humidity, since you live in a very dry area already I highly encourage you to buy a under tank heat pad instead and a thermostat or rheostat to control the heat. Ball pythons do not bask and need belly heat, it is much better for them.

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They have heat pads too, right now they need both to keep their tank warm enough. Will the thermostat actually make the heat pad warmer so it will be enough?

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Try this, it has been working great for me. Get a warm mist humidifier(one that boils the water). Put it next to your tank and funnel all the steam over to the top. I use aluminum foil for this. So far I've been able to keep the humidity stable at 50-60 in this dry winter air.

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Try this, it has been working great for me. Get a warm mist humidifier(one that boils the water). Put it next to your tank and funnel all the steam over to the top. I use aluminum foil for this. So far I've been able to keep the humidity stable at 50-60 in this dry winter air.

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Thank you so much, I'll have to try that!

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They have heat pads too, right now they need both to keep their tank warm enough. Will the thermostat actually make the heat pad warmer so it will be enough?

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Also, don't try and heat the air with the uth. Keep the heat lamp and try what I mentioned above. It works for me using a 40 g glass tank.

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Cool, thank you so much!

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For me I've never had to mess with the humidity, I've just left a big enough water bowl for them to soak in when they need it, I've kept like that for years (20-30% humidity) without any health or shedding issues.