Humidity gradient in a large vivarium
Is it OK for my enclosure to have a wide range of humidity? The hottest spot is 93F and 48%, the coldest spot is 75F and 80%. (measured with two different digital thermometer/hygrometers which appear to agree with each other on each measurement).
My rather tiny (210g) 2yr old female BP has been living in a rather large 36x24x18inch wooden vivarium heated by a RHP on the ceiling. There is a basking table (with hide) at the hot end (the hottest spot), two other hides plus a box with a small amount of spagnum moss. She currently has a very large water dish near the middle. I realise the enclosure is huge for her size, but she has been eating beautifully for me. However, she avoids the coldest hide (I've only noticed her in there once).
Is the high humidity on the cold end reason for concern?
Should I be looking to increase the cold end temperature?
Should I abandon the huge vivarium and put her in a tub until she's bigger, or does the fact she's eating mean that she's comfortable?
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