Moss in ball python cage?

[Laxhitman316]

Is this a easier way to help keep a tank humid in a glass tank ?

[BuckeyeBalls]

cover the top if its screen with a damp towel? Get a good substrate that holds water to raise humidity.

[Kaorte]

If you are using a lamp, getting rid of it will significantly raise your humidity level.

Another option would be switching to a plastic tub

[Laxhitman316]

i woullddd but the tank and such was a present for my bday and wouldnt wanna upset father lolz so for now i will endure the constant care of my glass tank and i have 1 towl ontop but i guess i could put another... im assuming this means moss is a no no

[Kaorte]

i woullddd but the tank and such was a present for my bday and wouldnt wanna upset father lolz so for now i will endure the constant care of my glass tank and i have 1 towl ontop but i guess i could put another... im assuming this means moss is a no no

The moss is fine, but as you have noticed, not very effective.

[Laxhitman316]

and yes i use lamps.... im thinkn bout getting heating pads but would that work with cypress ? and im assuming id still need atleast 1 lamp to keep the air somewhat warm as i live in new york

[singingtothewheat]

and yes i use lamps.... im thinkn bout getting heating pads but would that work with cypress ? and im assuming id still need atleast 1 lamp to keep the air somewhat warm as i live in new york

Getting rid of the lights will improve your situation dramatically. Lights suck the humidity right out of your enclosure. Kaorte's advice is right on target!

And no you don't need to keep a light. Balls spend days in termite mounds and nights out hunting. They do not need lights. Get an under tank heater that covers 1/2 to 2/3rds of you tank bottom. Put it on a thermostat. Cover the top like Kaorte suggested

[Laxhitman316]

Now for a 40 gal long what size uth would i need ?

[BuckeyeBalls]

a 40G long i think would be a little big for a ball

But if u look on it. Depends what u get it says what size tank it for

There the 10-20G

and the 30-40G ones

[Laxhitman316]

yes my father likes to bu is y a little over what is needed but the two hides branch and bark i have fills up much of it