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    Humidity Issues (too low!)

    I'm a new ball python owner and I've had my snake for about a week. He is housed in a glass terrarium with a metal screen top and aspen shaving substrate. Right now the humidity is WAY too low, 18% at the warmer end, 40% at the cooler end (It's bad, I know). I have already started misting the terrarium a few times a day, but it doesn't seem to help much.
    Does anyone have any tips on raising habitat humidity?

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    Re: Humidity Issues (too low!)

    Towel over most of the top of the screen. Obviously with 3 inches on either end open for air vents. It holds in the humidity better then you'd think.

    Otherwise I know there are some stickies around here about the humidity and some very qualified members who can help! Good luck!
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    -tape aluminum foil or saran wrap over the mesh top to trap humidity (tape OUTSIDE the enclosure ONLY)
    -sphagnum moss
    -damp hand towel laid over one hide
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    Re: Humidity Issues (too low!)

    Change substrate to forest floor cypress mulch and do what everybody else said


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    Re: Humidity Issues (too low!)

    Quote Originally Posted by neonspeed View Post
    Change substrate to forest floor cypress mulch and do what everybody else said
    i forgot about substrate!

    OP, what kind of substrate are you using? aspen is notorious for not keeping humidity. you can use the above or a coconut bedding. i use Reptichip which is awesome for humidity.
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    I use Herptopia, now reptile prime. Keeps humidity without being soggy. Love it! I also use foil over cardboard for the tops of my cages. I have a 10 ans a 20 for my snakes.
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    Re: Humidity Issues (too low!)

    Ok I will definitely change the substrate if the aspen proves to be too difficult

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    Re: Humidity Issues (too low!)

    I had major issues with this in the winter. Definitely switch to a moisture absorbing substrate, use damp towels or tinfoil for insulation, and maybe think about getting some terrarium moss (they'll sell it near the substrate at the pet store. You can moisten it and put it in the corners of the tank) I've also heard a glass tank makes it difficult to keep up the humidity, so if you think it'll be a longterm thing (say you live in a consistently dry area, consider switching to another type of tank)

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    First off, ditch the fish tank and get a PVC cage. That will alleviate 90% of your problems. Then use a big water dish with Reptichips and you will have issues with how to lower your humidity lol.

    But pretty much what everyone else said about covering the top. The key is you need to limit the airflow in and out enough to let a large water source aka a big water bowl with lots of surface area build humidity. If you look at PVC cages, you will notice one thing they all have, very little air holes. In your tank, cover the top and leave like an inch of either side which will provide plenty of airflow as the cool side the air comes in, goes across the cage and the hot side will lift the air out.
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    I have had great success cutting cardboard to fit the screen top and cutting out a hole a little larger than the heat lamp. I then wrap it in aluminum foil real tight and tape it down with duct tape. The cardboard will make it sturdy, while the foil reflects heat and humidity back into the enclosure. Take your time and get the foil taped down nice and tight and it will last you a long time.

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