Enclosure feedback + Question about keeping humidity up

[PiperPython]

Hi everyone - we are new to snake keeping, so be gentle. Here's the rundown - any feedback is greatly appreciated!

There's an under-tank heater with the t-stat set to 89* - probe is inside the hot hide.
The ceramic heat emitter is set to 90*
The ambient reads mid-80* with a humidity of ~44% - How can I get this higher? I mist often, there's Sphagnum moss inside the hot hide.
The cool side reads mid-70* - the wet hide, or the middle below the tree branch is where she likes to lay

The tank is a 40gal - I had the vent cutouts covered.

Let me know if you need anymore information! Thank you for the guidance!

[PiperPython]

Here's a picture of her: https://flic.kr/p/21D3ykA

For some reason, when I try to embed, the photo says unavailable...

[redshepherd]

Thermostat probe should always be outside of the tank- between the UTH and the bottom of the tank. A thermostat probe on the inside is risky, since if the snake lays or pees on it, then it alters the temp and will cause heat spikes. On the outside of the glass, it should be set to about 95 in my experience.

Humidity: you can use foil to cover the rest of the area around the CHE lamp. Also, if you put a folded soaked towel between the glass you have and the screen top, that will boost humidity too.

Just in case- in your "wet hide", be sure the surface/substrate she lays on isn't wet, or it can cause scale rot.

good looking setup interior!

[PiperPython]

Thermostat probe should always be outside of the tank- between the UTH and the bottom of the tank. A thermostat probe on the inside is risky, since if the snake lays or pees on it, then it alters the temp and will cause heat spikes. On the outside of the glass, it should be set to about 95 in my experience.

Humidity: you can use foil to cover the rest of the area around the CHE lamp. Also, if you put a folded soaked towel between the glass you have and the screen top, that will boost humidity too.

Just in case- in your "wet hide", be sure the surface/substrate she lays on isn't wet, or it can cause scale rot.

good looking setup interior!

Thank you for the feedback! - We will move the UTH probe underneath - I hope it still sticks since it had an adhesive on it.

I was thinking about the towel idea after reading some.

Wet Hide - the Sphagnum moss should at least be damp, right?

Thank you so much again!

[Godzilla78]

Wet towel covering the screen works really well. I highly recommend a room humidifier. The peace of mind is worth it, plus it is good for your health also. Higher humidity is proven to kill flu virus and keep your immune system stronger by keeping your sinuses from drying out.


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