How do I increase the humidity in my bp's tank?

[princess17]

I have a humidifier running right next to her tank 24/7 and I have the light right above her soaking bowl.. But humidity doesn't go up past 35%. I also spray her tank but that only lasts a few hours. Any tricks anyone uses?

[The Serpent Merchant]

What is your set up? (glass tank?/heat sources/thermometers/hygrometers)

[princess17]

Glass tank with wire mesh top, temp 85-70. Hygrometer and thermometers at each end.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Are the thermometers/hygrometers the dial type or digital?

also what heat source(s) are you using?

There are a few things that you can do.

use a substrate that holds moisture really well 9Eco-Earth/Cypress Mulch)

Cover most of the screen topper with aluminum foil or a wet towel (just make sure that you don't cover all of it so the air inside the tank doesn't stagnate.

[twoninerfan]

Throw the tank out the window and get a generic Sterilite tub and drill some holes into it! It worked wonders for me! You can cover the mesh with a damp towel or plexiglass and that should boost it up a little bit. I know in the first month having my BP i fought the humidity in the tank and finally gave up and bought a tub though. Not as asthetically pleasing but it gets the job done and honestly my snake seems a lot more comfortable as well. Hope this helps!

[apple2]

Ditch the lamp and use a UTH. Make sure its on a tstat though.

If you don't care about displaying/viewing your BP I second the tubs. If you have a humidifier next to the tank, I assume it is in a less used room. If so, you can use tubs without anyone really noticing.

[satomi325]

I agree that tubs work great for humidity, but they're not visually nice.

For your tank, you can get a larger water bowl. You can also cover the screen lid with plexiglass, tin foil, and a damp towel.

Instead of fixing the entire tank humidity, you can build a humid hide. That way your snake as a humid place to go if he wants to.

[princess17]

Ditch the lamp and use a UTH. Make sure its on a tstat though.

If you don't care about displaying/viewing your BP I second the tubs. If you have a humidifier next to the tank, I assume it is in a less used room. If so, you can use tubs without anyone really noticing.

What is a UTH?

[princess17]

I agree that tubs work great for humidity, but they're not visually nice.

For your tank, you can get a larger water bowl. You can also cover the screen lid with plexiglass, tin foil, and a damp towel.

Instead of fixing the entire tank humidity, you can build a humid hide. That way your snake as a humid place to go if he wants to.

I was thinking something with a damp towel. How would I make a humid hide?

[The Serpent Merchant]

What is a UTH?

UTH= Under Tank Heater it is a resistive heating element that will provide the heat by heating the floor of the cage. they do not affect the air temperature in the cage so if your room gets below 75 degrees you will need more than just a UTH.

UTH's must be regulated by a thermostat.