Hello everyone!

This is my first time posting here and I'm super excited because I'll be buying my first snake ever

I bought all the needed supplies for the enclosure (bedding, hides, water dish, thermostat, CHE , hygrometer etc... )

Here are some pics

The only problem with my setup is that the humidity in the enclosure should be around 50/60% (even a little bit higher during the snake's shedding phase).

I just can't seem to reach that kind of humidity (it stays at about 40%)

I even tried putting 2 water dishes, spraying the bedding directly underneath the CHE with some water but still the humidity is still not high enough.

From what I've read online placing a UTH in a wooden vivarium is not recommended so that's why I chose a CHE instead

Some additional info:


  • The bedding that I use is coco husk
  • The thermostat is set to 31°C (89.6°F)
  • The enclosure size (in centimetres) is 88.5 x 34 x 37 (L x W x H). In inches 34.8 x 13.4 x 14.5 (L x W x H)
  • When the CHE is turned off the humidity is at a good level (65%)