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But I got my first ball python 2 weeks ago and he is such a fun lil guy, but having trouble keeping the humidity in the tank at 70%+. I have to spray the tank every 2hours to keep it above 50% and its very tedious.

My tank setup:
30 Gallon Tank
- 50w "Sun"/Basking bulb for day } using a clip on lamp shade from home depot
- 50w Infrared night bulb

- Astroturf flooring
- Half gallon water bowl
- 1 Fake/Plastic bush
- 1 XL Half rock for hiding

- Wiremesh screen lid

He seems happy with the setup, but I am worried that the humidity is to low for him.

My average temps
- Day: 90F with 50% Humidity (if I dont stay ontop of the humidity)
- Day: 85F with 80% Humidity (20minutes after a spray)

- Night: 95F with 80%
- Night: 95F with 40% (while Im sleeping)

I keep the water bowl full at all times, and I focus my light onto the bowl to try to help keep the humidity up. I have the tank setup in my room with average temp at 74F. I have a ceiling fan that runs while I'm in the room, but I turn it off when I leave to help keep the humidity in the tank and not in the air.

I'm clueless as to any tricks "of the trade" since this is my first reptile and snake. Any help is appreciated!!