Humidity Too High

[MisterDespair]

I got my ball python yesterday, and I am having a hard time regulating the humidity in his tub.

I've had the tub set up for 3 days, and every time I check, the humidity is about 80-90%. I misted the tub once on the 1st day, and there is a small water dish in there too. I'm using newsprint for substrate. I have 1 line of holes on all sides of the tub.

I live on Vancouver Island, and it is humid here right now. (About 75%-80%)

How can I lower the humidity in his tub? I honestly have no idea.

[Skittles1101]

Stop misting...I highly doubt you will ever need to with a tub. All you need is a water dish and humidity should be just fine. If it's still too high after you stop misting then drill a couple more holes in the sides.

[mjmendoza]

you can try making more holes in the tub. Do you have a lid on the tub? if so make holes in the lid also. And if you already have holes on the lid make more. I had to do this for one of my tubs also.

[meowmeowkazoo]

The easiest solution is making more holes in the tub. One of the many reasons why tubs are so convenient. If you are using a lid on the top, you could make holes in the lid, or even cut a hole in the lid and put screen in there instead.

[Vypyrz]

You can also increase airflow in the room by using a fan to keep the humidity down.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Just dont make too many extra boles at one time. They are a pain to weld up if you have never done it before.

[Simplex]

Just dont make too many extra boles at one time. They are a pain to weld up if you have never done it before.

Duck tape?

[PitOnTheProwl]

Duck tape?

not with any of MY snakes

[Simplex]

Whats wrong with it on the outside of the tub? I dont know about any body else but my holes are only the tip of the soilderig iron.. Mayne 3-5mm wide... No way they could get stuck or even come in contact with the adhesive