Humidity Concerns

[L.West]

Hi Everyone,

I need some clarification on Humidity. During the winter months I have no problem keeping my enclosure at 55% Humidity but with summer here now, it tends to fluctuate between 55% and 67% - at what point is this dangerous for my snake??

My enclosure is not wet or soggy by no means - actually it is dry to the touch but the humidity in the air of the cage has reached 67% lately during the hot/humid summer weather.

I have spoken with big breeders who have told me not to even worry about the humidity but then others will say that you "must" keep it at 55% - I just don't know what to believe.

I guess my main question is - at what percentage is my snake in danger of getting sick from the humidity - is an occassional 67% okay???

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[pavlovk1025]

Im going to go with yes, it's ok. Im not an expert, but I have had instances where my humidity has spiked to 65 due to a little water spilled when putting the tubs back in the rack or just my snakes spilling a little water in general. Theyre fine so far, and have been. Besides, most people will advise you to bump humidity to 65-70 for shed cycles, and those last 7-14 days (my personal records, dated from notice of pink belly to shed). Ill say youre safe, as long as your enclosure isnt soggy or anything.

[L.West]

Great - thanks for your input. My enclosure is totally dry to the touch - the humidity is strictly in the air. I use Uline Indented Craft Paper for bedding so everything stays nice and dry.

[pavlovk1025]

Then yeah I think you should be fine. I also think a second opinion is necessary, and someone who has been in the hobby longer than I have is going to weigh in on this topic for you as soon as everyone is up and about lol.

[knott00]

What do you use for heat?
If you're worried about the humidity spikes, you could turn on a heat lamp when the humidity goes up and then turn it back off once it is in acceptable levels.

[Spaniard]

Running a small fan in the room of the enclosure should help bring down your humidity a bit.

[L.West]

My snake is housed in an RBI cage with an RHP for heat.

I will see about adding a fan to that room to help out.

Thx