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We addressed the moss in your other thread.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...avior-question
I wouldn't drill any holes in the hide. Your making this seem to be more difficult than it is. Your fogger itself should be enough for the shed cycle.
I have perfect sheds in a glass tank using moss in the hides and misting every other day during shed. The moss stays damp for a few days at a time.
Cypress mulch holds moisture much better, you may think about switching. I use Forest Floor. It is damp in the bag and very well shredded.
What is the humidity level in the hide?
Last edited by KMG; 04-03-2013 at 08:25 AM.
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Re: Ultrasonic humidifier/humidity question
Humidity inside the hide is 37% right now. Turning on the fogger will get the humidity up, but it drops pretty fast.
I have the hydrotherm humidity/temp controller coming, so that should help (just let it turn on automatically).
Guess I should put the moss inside the hides to help out. Laying down a bed of it will probably interfere with him getting his heat, so I'll just line the perimeter of the inside of the hide.
I'm just wondering if adding the moss will be enough. I suppose having the humidity control automatically turn on the fogger will be enough since I can put the sensor inside the hide.
Since he's mostly in his hide anyways, I thought it would probably just be easier to pump it in directly into the hide.
It would boost the humidity pretty quickly doing it like that vs. doing the whole tank.
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I just put a clump in the hide. Sometimes they go under it sometimes on top. Either way it is fine. It will warm up from the uth if your snake lays on top.
I use cypress mulch and moss in the hides for perfect sheds while the tank humidity is 35-40. I promise the moss will help.
Stop worrying so much. Hardly anybody uses a fogger with balls and they still have good sheds. You are providing a very nice cage. The fogger plus moss will give you good sheds.
My only suggestion would be to switch substrates.
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Yes, I will mist them. My gtp gets misted alot since they will drink off their bodies.
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Re: Ultrasonic humidifier/humidity question
Originally Posted by Greekinese
Humidity is holding steady around 65%...adding moss was easier than another Home Depot project lol, thanks again!
And looks better.
Is this where i get to say "told you so." Lol.
I'm glad I could help.
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Re: Ultrasonic humidifier/humidity question
i never heared if these ultrasonic foggers are safe for animals or not. They might be, im just unsure. I know an ultrasonic cleaning bath can hurt you.
i would make sure the snake cannot get too close to the fogger. i mean, it sends out shockwaves powerful enough to cause cavitation in the water and to rip apart the water into tiny droplets. it wont have an effect at a distance, so it should be safe if you add the protection that you would also use for a lightbult that can get hot. but maybe its safe, it depends on how much weaker the shockwaves are, compared to an ultrasonic cleaning bath.
but then, if you can put your finger into the water right in the area where the fog is coming from, and it doesnt turn red and swollen afterwards, i guess its safe.
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