Loose Scales and High Humidity Problems

Our Python has a couple of "loose" scales on his underside....he is also a bit pinkinsh in areas on the underside...is this ok?

We are also having trouble keeping the humidity down in his tub....any suggestions?

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../2/5/Setup.jpg

How high is the humidity? What size water bowl does he/she have?

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

How high is the humidity? What size water bowl does he/she have?

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Sorry should have quantited it...we our having our humidity in the range of >60% most of the time.....Typically between 67-74%.....

We have tried several water bowls.....the one we are using now is the smallest and can be viewed by looking at my other thread at

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...539#post343539

We have also tried putting the water bowel on the colder side...but that really doesnt help much.....

put more ventilation holes in the tub.

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Originally Posted by Mendel's Balls

Sorry should have quantited it...we our having our humidity in the range of >60% most of the time.....Typically between 67-74%.....

We have tried several water bowls.....the one we are using now is the smallest and can be viewed by looking at my other thread at

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...539#post343539

We have also tried putting the water bowel on the colder side...but that really doesnt help much.....

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You want humidity betweem 50-60%, and 70% when they are about to shed. Also, If I remember correctly, too much humidity on a BP, for too long of a period can cause blistering on their stomach. Might want more ventilation on the tupperware to control the humidity and lower it some.

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Originally Posted by mr~python

put more ventilation holes in the tub.

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thanks.....

We will try that we currently have 42 holes in the tube.....maybe we'll also try to make a couple of the holes a little bigger...

A couple more ventilation holes might do the trick. 67-74 is a little high but as long as the surfaces in the cage are not actually damp, it should be ok.

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

A couple more ventilation holes might do the trick. 67-74 is a little high but as long as the surfaces in the cage are not actually damp, it should be ok.

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Good to know.....still I am worried since Pittsburgh Summer can be very humid...and its only April!

yeah, I wouldn't worry about blisters unless it was actaully damp like elevatethis said. i remember Adam saying that he knows of people that have actaully stuck their hand in a termite mound where ball pythons were and their hand began to sweat because of the high humidity and temperature.

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Originally Posted by mr~python

yeah, I wouldn't worry about blisters unless it was actaully damp like elevatethis said. i remember Adam saying that he knows of people that have actaully stuck their hand in a termite mound where ball pythons were and their hand began to sweat because of the high humidity and temperature.

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Now you guys are starting to soothe my worries away....:)...at least my humidity worries

i found the post. it was killing me not knowing exactly what he said, lol.

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Well, I think that I covered relative burrow temps in my previous post, but I'll add this ... From friends that I have talked to that have been to west Africa and actually did field work with the trappers that collect ball pythons every day, I know that many ball pythons are found inside large termite mounds. These mounds are above ground on the open plains and are magnets for the harsh rays of the equatorial sun. I have been told that when you stick your hand inside one of these "burrows" that ball pythons are frequently found in your hand begins to literally sweat from the high temps and high humidity.

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It's possible the pinking is also a start of a shed cycle. Before Wrigley gets miffy, he starts to pink up on his tummy. Between that and his Dr. Jekyll attitude change, I know he's getting grumpy and heading into a shed, before his eyes even change color.


Bigger holes on the lid of the tub would be helpful for the humidity. But you'll want to bump it up during the shedding.


Welcome to the group! :handshake: Now you know you're a bonafide herp parent!!! You're a worrywart about the body changes for your snakey charge. :P We'll know you're TOTALLY addicted when you start raving about the poo and feeding frenzies and start mentioning future racks and more balls! :D :D

Just remember....humid, not moist.