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    Smile First time owner of a ball python

    hey all was told this was the best forum site to ask questions about my ball python.
    Im a first time owner and decided to buy one the other week after doing research for about a month, but ive loved snakes since i can remember.

    can anyone give me some helpful tips on how to keep the humidity between 50 and 60 in the vivarium? i have been using a newly aquired spray bottle with room temperature water but i dont want to over spray the tank, or upset my snake.

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    Re: First time owner of a ball python

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick McDowell View Post
    hey all was told this was the best forum site to ask questions about my ball python.
    Im a first time owner and decided to buy one the other week after doing research for about a month, but ive loved snakes since i can remember.

    can anyone give me some helpful tips on how to keep the humidity between 50 and 60 in the vivarium? i have been using a newly aquired spray bottle with room temperature water but i dont want to over spray the tank, or upset my snake.

    Many Thanks
    Provide a humid hide and let the rest of the cage be.

    Many people advocate spraying the heck out of the enclosure, covering screens with wet towels - yadda yadda yadda.

    These steps are unnecessary and if coupled with lax cleanliness protocols, can results in the overgrowth of molds and bacteria - which can pose potential health risks for your snake.

    Instead purchase some spaghnum moss or equivalent and soak it in plain tap water. Wring it out and place it inside the snake's hide. This will provide a humid microclimate that the animal can use as needed.

    You can also place additional damp moss on top of the hide and around it.

    Contrary to popular belief, ball pythons live in some fairly arid areas. They den in burrows and mounds that have higher humidity. By providing a humid hide and letting the rest of the enclosure be, you are not only making things easier on yourself, but providing something somewhat similar to what they encounter in the wild.

    I use humid hides in all of my snake enclosures, from racks to cages, and across several different species. Even with the air conditioning running all summer long in the snake house, I find that I have to "recharge" the moss with water every three days or so. This beats the heck out of spraying things down once or twice a day.

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    Thanks so much for your help, sounds so much easier

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