Can a hide be too humid?

[DrEwTiMe]

When i go home ill post a link to the exact kind that i use. But its made out of a resin so that it can be totally clean and dishwasher safe. And still be a cuddly log for your snake!

[stratus_020202]

Ok. It is a thin, cheap plastic bowl. I'll check the bowl itself when I get home to see it's wet itself. I can always go to hobby lobby and get some clay flower pots. Those will work right? I've also been wanting to get some of the thick plastic hides i've seen. I just get weary about switching around her enclosure. This would be a good reason to do some shopping. I'll let you know if I find any moisture when I get home. If she's not in it. I really don't need a reason to get struck. lol.

[DrEwTiMe]

A resin log isn't more porous at all. But the amout of air flow that can get in is much greater then a plastic bowl with one small hole in it. Thats pretty much like having a green house in your snake tank, specially since BP's require such hit temps to start. If there isn't enough air getting to the substrate which it clearly sounds like there isn't. Then you will get the moist bottom and possibly harm your snake.

Edit: I wouldn't mess with anything while she is in shed like you said. But when i get home ill go back to this post and post a pic of my logs if i can't find one on the internet. Im not sure if they are exo terra or not but they are wonderful to have.

[jaygarsh]

I know the conversation has taken a turn to blame the hides. but just a thought; you said you had a waterfall; is it possible that it could hve leaked out; I have one as well and apparently it decided it wanted to start leaking; long story short there was a whole lot of wet aspen. I got the problem under control now; but just something to think about

[JeffJ]

if its the waterfalls i am thinking of... i also have one and there really isnt any possible way for the molded material to leak as the bason is one solid molded unit..... unless you guys physically damaged it some how.

[stratus_020202]

I know the conversation has taken a turn to blame the hides. but just a thought; you said you had a waterfall; is it possible that it could hve leaked out; I have one as well and apparently it decided it wanted to start leaking; long story short there was a whole lot of wet aspen. I got the problem under control now; but just something to think about

Yeah, i checked it. Actually the back can come loose if Apollo is climbing on it too much, so I check it every day. The bark around it is fairly dry. Also, I keep the waterfall in the middle away from her hides, as well as her water bowl, incase of a spill. So, it has to be something else.

[stratus_020202]

if its the waterfalls i am thinking of... i also have one and there really isnt any possible way for the molded material to leak as the bason is one solid molded unit..... unless you guys physically damaged it some how.

The base is solid, and about an inch or so up the hide. It's solid to the point it can completely cover the pump. But there is a back plate that removes, so i can change the pump if it dies. Area around it is fairly dry.

[nixer]

wet substrate is bad no matter how much the humidity is!

[stratus_020202]

Update: When i came home i checked on her again. she was in her hide, but the bedding was wet. It has to be the hide. Everything else is dry. I went ahead and cleaned it out because she loves that spot, and there is no need for her to be sitting in wet bedding. After her shed, I'm getting some new hides. Actual bp hides or flower pots.

[DrEwTiMe]

Update: When i came home i checked on her again. she was in her hide, but the bedding was wet. It has to be the hide. Everything else is dry. I went ahead and cleaned it out because she loves that spot, and there is no need for her to be sitting in wet bedding. After her shed, I'm getting some new hides. Actual bp hides or flower pots.

Ok just got back from work and got some info for you.. One of the hides i use can be found here http://www.zootoo.com/reptiles_dcor/...ollowhideaways.. Its a very good hide and easy as hell to clean and my snake absolutely loves it. No matter what substance the hide is made out of, if you dont' get proper ventilation through the hide and it stays dark. That is the perfect place for moisture and bacteria to build. Specially because of the high temps needed for BP's. I would highly highly recommend checking this out specially since you are not noticing any leaks in your water fall and you are still having trouble with the wetness under her hide area.