too much humidity?

[asupython]

wassup good people...question for u guys...theoretically speaking, if my snakes enclosure (tub) humidity levels stay high (90+), am I running any risks?

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[Neal]

Yes. Ideally you want in the 50's, 60's is okay. I know some people who live in humid areas are in the low 70's but 90's is very high. It works fine for shedding purpose but to have that much humidity all the time is asking for health issues. Specifically Respiratory Infection.

[asupython]

thx Neal...typically it would be in the 60-70 range...however after a bad shed 2 weeks ago...I panicked and moved the water bowl over the uth creating a 90% environment...something told me no bueno and last night I moved it and currently it's at 84...guess I need to get it down more huh

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[satomi325]

High humidity is perfectly fine as long as you have good ventilation.
It's stagnant humidity that is bad.

Personally I think anything below 60% is too low.


Remember that Ghana, Africa has pretty high humidity on average.

[Neal]

High humidity is perfectly fine as long as you have good ventilation.
It's stagnant humidity that is bad.

Personally I think anything below 60% is too low.


Remember that Ghana, Africa has pretty high humidity on average.

Ghana isn't covered by a top either :p

To achieve that much humidity without misting several times a day means a lack of airflow lol.

[satomi325]

As long as it's not a fully closed enclosure, its going to be fine. And doubt rodent burrows are breezy wind tunnels either.

I think people underestimate how much humidity a BP really needs. Especially during the dry winter months.

[Neal]

As long as it's not a fully closed enclosure, its going to be fine. And doubt rodent burrows are breezy wind tunnels either.

I think people underestimate how much humidity a BP really needs. Especially during the dry winter months.

True, but 60% or even 70% would be fine in his case.Plus having a water bowl over the uth probably isn't the best idea.

[Liquid311]

I create a natural airflow in my tubs. Holes down low on the cold side and holes up top on the hot side. Just need to be careful to not create to many. You will then lose heat and humidity. But they can be plugged as needed if your having a dry winter. I use ear plugs.