Aluminum foil

Okay so im trying to increase my humidity and temps with the aluminum foil method but ive heard that stagnant air can cause and RI, has anyone had any issues like that? How much of the lid do i cover? Im using aspen bedding, do i spray the bedding or the inside of the tank? Thank you :)

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cover the entire top, or as much as you can, and cut a long slit along the front or back.

spray the top of the hides and also spray the bedding. i don't know much about aspen, but i don't think it's the best for holding humidity. i could be wrong, though.

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

cover the entire top, or as much as you can, and cut a long slit along the front or back.

spray the top of the hides and also spray the bedding. i don't know much about aspen, but i don't think it's the best for holding humidity. i could be wrong, though.

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I dont know what u mean by cutting a slit on the front and back. What about the risk of having an RI? I would hate myself if one of the snakes get one

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I dont know what u mean by cutting a slit on the front and back.

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use a sharp object to cut into the tinfoil and make an opening going along either the front or back of the enclosure. this will allow airflow.

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What about the risk of having an RI? I would hate myself if one of the snakes get one

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as long as the air has the ability to move it will be fine. i've used saran wrap on my 20gal with slits cut into it for over 2 years and have never had a problem.

This is done by 95% of snake owners that have Glass Aquariums so as far as the RI info not sure.. Im sure that has to do with someone trapping bacteria without air/vents. PVC enclosures manufactured for snakes only have a couple Vents on each side. Just like tttaylorrr explained is the correct way for a DIY. I have a CHE on a tank I use for quarantine so about 2/3rds is covered w/foil & the far end open for the CHE. Another tank I have (40 gal Long) is completely covered in Plexyglass with a vent on each end. 100% ok :gj:

I have never heard of a BP getting an RI from stagnant air. Chances are you will be opening the enclosure a couple times a week to feed, water, maintenance, take the snake out. It would have to be in the sealed enclosure for weeks for the air to get that stagnant.

Don't worry about sealing it up. The air will be exchanged regularly by you opening the enclosure.

I had better results with a towel on top when I had a glass tank. Keep it damp and you should be alright. Never had an RI issue. Also, putting sphagnum moss in the tank and keeping that damp will help. Put some in the hides too.

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I have never heard of a BP getting an RI from stagnant air. Chances are you will be opening the enclosure a couple times a week to feed, water, maintenance, take the snake out. It would have to be in the sealed enclosure for weeks for the air to get that stagnant.

Don't worry about sealing it up. The air will be exchanged regularly by you opening the enclosure.

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Duhhhh! Of course! How didnt i think of that? I open it every day for handling and cleaning (i dont handle 2 days after they eat)

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Originally Posted by SKO

I had better results with a towel on top when I had a glass tank. Keep it damp and you should be alright. Never had an RI issue. Also, putting sphagnum moss in the tank and keeping that damp will help. Put some in the hides too.

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Can i put the moss on top of the aspen? Like, lets say a corner of the tank? And just leave it there?

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Can i put the moss on top of the aspen? Like, lets say a corner of the tank? And just leave it there?

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Yeah that's what I did. Had cypress mulch and then some miss on each side if the tank. Kept the towel and moss damp and had perfect sheds every time

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Do you have a bulb or any overhead lighting?

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Yeah that's what I did. Had cypress mulch and then some miss on each side if the tank. Kept the towel and moss damp and had perfect sheds every time

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How long does the moss last before it goes bad?

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Do you have a bulb or any overhead lighting?

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Nope :) uth


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It depends on how warm it is in the tank. I misted my tank and moss once or twice daily and the towel once a day. So since you have no over head lighting, leave about a two inch gap open both ends of the screen. That will allow the air to circulate

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It depends on how warm it is in the tank. I misted my tank and moss once or twice daily and the towel once a day. So since you have no over head lighting, leave about a two inch gap open both ends of the screen. That will allow the air to circulate

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As simple as that, a wet towel (i guess not dripping wet) plus some moss, i will keep this in mind, thank you

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As simple as that, a wet towel (i guess not dripping wet) plus some moss, i will keep this in mind, thank you

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No problem. Honestly, there would be days where I wouldn't even keep the towel damp and humidity still stayed around 55%

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No problem. Honestly, there would be days where I wouldn't even keep the towel damp and humidity still stayed around 55%

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I will be getting hygrometers to keep humidity on point. I will try both (tin foil and damp towel) because i have two snakes lol whatever works best stays for both, thanks again

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hi im a newbie in ball-python handling right now i have a female ball her name is SAVANAH she is eating well first month i got her and recently gained weight, my concern is that last 2 week a have noticed that she started to off feed, her last meal was medium sized rat.

Also i noticed that the scales on her back near her head were starting to pill off one at a time but not like shedding that the whole old skin will peel off in this case i noticed that scales were peeling off one by one can any body help...

me on what to do i live in the Philippines the weather here now is humid and hot specially in mid day i dont have any heat source because i took the advised of the pet store where i took her that she doesn't need heat source considering that we live in the tropical country is these right? need advice please help thanks...

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hi im a newbie in ball-python handling right now i have a female ball her name is SAVANAH she is eating well first month i got her and recently gained weight, my concern is that last 2 week a have noticed that she started to off feed, her last meal was medium sized rat.

Also i noticed that the scales on her back near her head were starting to pill off one at a time but not like shedding that the whole old skin will peel off in this case i noticed that scales were peeling off one by one can any body help...

me on what to do i live in the Philippines the weather here now is humid and hot specially in mid day i dont have any heat source because i took the advised of the pet store where i took her that she doesn't need heat source considering that we live in the tropical country is these right? need advice please help thanks...

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You hijacked my thread lol im joking, send pictures, thats all i can tell you right now, send pictures of the set up and the snake, her size, and the scales

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Im not an experienced owner, as I'm a newbie as well, but i will do everything i can to help and there are a lot of experts here that will help you, but send pictures as soon as possible

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