humidity issue retyped. please answer

[BPTexas_Pete84]

im sorry i wasn't clear before i have a 10 gallon tank with 2 hide boxes and aspen bedding i have a red uv light producing heat and the middle range stays between 87 and 91. my closet is really wide and i can walk in about 2 feet. the tank is in the closet it doesnt have a door but i put a sheet up so i could contain the humidity.. I have a small house humidifier and i put i under the stand every few hours for about 10 to 15 min. It releases a hot steam from regular water. I asking if i do this until the end of te month when i build my enclosure do yall think it would make up for the humidity b/c the steam circulates in the closet space.

[withonor]

A sheet or any cloth material will soak up water. If you want to increase humidity use something that does not absorb water like aluminum foil, which also reflects heat, or saran wrap.

[BPTexas_Pete84]

the sheet is just arount the outside like a door when i want the closet closed to turn the machine on. I have it located on the outside of the closet

[withonor]

the sheet is just arount the outside like a door when i want the closet closed to turn the machine on. I have it located on the outside of the closet

The quick answer is that humidity will not increase the temperature, it will decrease it. Imagine that you are working out and start sweating. A breeze will make you feel cooler because that is the purpose of sweating. A sheet doorway with a humidifier will just lower the temperature and not effect the humidity at all if you're luck but will most likely lower it.

Get a heater and doors or an enclores that will trap that heat.

[Eventide]

"Red UV light"? Uhhh, that's not possible....

Ball pythons don't need UV, so you don't have to worry about that, at least.

[psycho]

"Red UV light"? Uhhh, that's not possible....

Ball pythons don't need UV, so you don't have to worry about that, at least.

Like he said ball pythons don't need UV light...& besides that heat lamps are humidity sucking machines...whatever you do to try to put up the humidity, it might work for like 10 min but then its gonna drop because of the heat lamp, try to get an Under Tank Heater...they sell the 10 gallon UTH for like $15...

[SS4Luck]

a 10-20G under tank heater = $15
a small rubbermaid tub with locking lids = $8
30 minutes preparing everything = $10 for beer

humidity issues solved = priceless

[singingtothewheat]

Like most people have said, nix the light. It kills humidity. Don't buy any more aquariums. They are nice for fish, they suck for humidity loving reptiles.

[BPTexas_Pete84]

so a rubbermaid container will hold more humidity than a glass tank?

[Deacon240]

Few key points not addressed (amazed they arent): Thermostat or dimmer for UTH is CRITICAL! Also, be sure the container has lots of holes drilled into it to allow for airflow (I do one per 3/4 in to 1 in. in a 'band' around the upper part of the sides). Only reason I buy glass tanks now is for project vivariums for my geckos XD