Quote Originally Posted by ChristinaP View Post
I use a 10 gal aquarium with the screen top. The heat lamp is on top along with 2 books, 1 on each side to prevent escape until we get a locking lid
The heat lamp is eating up your humidity

Can you cover up about 2/3 of the screen top? A lot of people will use foil, damp towel, vinyl or something similar.

This will help you hold humidity a bit longer, but you will probaly still have to mist on occasion.