I got my tank setup about a month ago, and I've been struggling to get humidity higher than 55. As a result in her first shed since I've had her (3 months old), it came off in pieces (partly with my help) and a week later there's still a piece around her head/neck that is stuck (though her eyes shed). I don't think this is bad for her so worst case it doesn't look good until next shed.
As you can see in the pic, it's a 20gal with a wire mesh top that I have put cardboard mostly over (was about 3/4 before this morning, now I just have the hole cut). I have a UTH on the left side with thermo and a 50 watt night light on top that runs 24-7.
I recently did 2 things to increase humidity. I moved the water bowl (which I know could be larger) underneath the light. Also on the right side I put a wet towel. This combo gets humidity up to 65-70 which is awesome. I'm not sure yet how much was due to each of those changes. But I'm worried about creating mold on the towel. Is that a concern? I thought maybe something like another bowl with perlite might be better, like what you do with eggs to make it really humid. Is this a good idea?
Also, after reading about humidity retreat boxes/hides, I thought maybe inside the flowerpot hide I could build into the top of it a spot to put a wet rag or perlite or something that will turn that sauna into a steam room. Tips there?
Oh and I've tried misting 1-2/daily but this seems to have a very temporary effect and I'd rather have something more self sustaining.
thanks!
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