Which stage of the shed cycle is humidity most important?

[Rickys_Reptiles]

This is unnecessary, if you don't have anything helpful or nice to say. Just move on.

This was helpful, wasn't it? "The shed cycle is only about a week long, humidity should be high during the whole thing"

[reknirt]

This was helpful, wasn't it? "The shed cycle is only about a week long, humidity should be high during the whole thing"

You know what he meant. My question wasn't dumb you just didn't understand it. And you clearly still don't because I realize humidity should be high the whole time. That wasn't the question.

[jclaiborne]

IT is worth pointing out that shedding isn't the only reason reptiles need humidity, which is why people are probably pointing out that correct humidity 100% of the time is important, humidity keeps the respiratory tract healthy and well as keeping the animal properly hydrated. Different reptiles require different levels of humidity based on where the species is located. To the OP in all honesty you could have probably taken your time to state your question better.

[enginee837]

An unclear question still does not warrant anyone being a jerk about it. Everyone is new at some point and everyone makes mistakes once in a while. Have a little grace and help people out instead of showing the world what kind of an ass you are capable of being.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Stop the bickering.
The question was asked and an answer was given.
This is a public forum and you may not like the answers some people give.
If you don't like them you have a couple options, not respond or report the post.
Enough said.

[jclaiborne]

An unclear question still does not warrant anyone being a jerk about it. Everyone is new at some point and everyone makes mistakes once in a while. Have a little grace and help people out instead of showing the world what kind of an ass you are capable of being.

My response had no emotion in it one way or another, your responses are not helpful either, everyone needs to understand that this is a large forum, and there are a lot of repetitive questions on here from newer people that don't use the search function, asking questions like this. When I read a question posted in the manner the OP posted the first thing that comes to mind is, here is another person trying to skimp by on the care of an animal. If I take it that way odds are most members on here that have been around a while will too. Yes this is a place for learning and everyone is new at some point, however when it looks like someone is trying to provide substandard care for an animal people are going to jump on it because it is a living thing that everyone on here is passionate about. That being said, I restate my original comment that if the OP was asking a theoretical question it should have been stated better than a couple sentences.

[reknirt]

IT is worth pointing out that shedding isn't the only reason reptiles need humidity, which is why people are probably pointing out that correct humidity 100% of the time is important, humidity keeps the respiratory tract healthy and well as keeping the animal properly hydrated. Different reptiles require different levels of humidity based on where the species is located. To the OP in all honesty you could have probably taken your time to state your question better.

I honestly don't know how to word it any better:

"Just curious, if you could only have high humidity for one stage of the shed cycle which would be most important in contributing to a clean shed?"

I was clear that I'm only referring to the shed cycle, not the importance of humidity to the respiratory tract. I also state that it's a zero sum ultimatum -- you can ONLY have high humidity for ONE stage. I could also ask, if you can only drink one cup of fluid a day would it be better to drink it in the morning or before bed? Obviously though I understand that the human body needs more than one cup of fluid a day to be healthy.

I'm sorry the thread is no longer about the topic at hand. I thought it was interesting to think about at least.

[reknirt]

My response had no emotion in it one way or another, your responses are not helpful either, everyone needs to understand that this is a large forum, and there are a lot of repetitive questions on here from newer people that don't use the search function, asking questions like this. When I read a question posted in the manner the OP posted the first thing that comes to mind is, here is another person trying to skimp by on the care of an animal. If I take it that way odds are most members on here that have been around a while will too. Yes this is a place for learning and everyone is new at some point, however when it looks like someone is trying to provide substandard care for an animal people are going to jump on it because it is a living thing that everyone on here is passionate about. That being said, I restate my original comment that if the OP was asking a theoretical question it should have been stated better than a couple sentences.

Yes, my question is theoretical. My snake gets the best care imaginable, so in the future don't assume everyone is a bad owner. If someone is on this forum, chances are they're not actively trying to skimp on proper care.

[jclaiborne]

Yes, my question is theoretical. My snake gets the best care imaginable, so in the future don't assume everyone is a bad owner. If someone is on this forum, chances are they're not actively trying to skimp on proper care.

Again, I am just stating how it comes across, I have no emotion tied to my post, and I am assuming nothing.

[reknirt]

If I could edit my original post I would. Maybe a mod should just delete.