Hi,

I have a few things to ask. First I'll describe the setup.

40 gal breeder tank (Critter Cage) screen top. 4 hides. 2 cool and 2 hot. 2 of the same kind one on each end, then a half log behind a fake plant on cool side and a top hole coconut hide on hot side..

2 water bowls. 1 small, and 1 large, larger is on hot end.

UTH on hot end and I'm using a heat lamp with a 75 W bulb.

1 snake displayed in son's room. New pet/birthday (9 yrs old) gift from mom and dad. Dad, that's me is the caretaker.

Snake 10 month old 27 inch female Royal.

Top of tank is now being covered 3/4's with a damp towel under foil with a towel above it to weigh it down a bit. I'm not happy with humidity levels right now. 42%. Towel thing is new so is may help. Its also VERY dry out which in not normal. Room humidity is about 43%

OK, I'm a bit of overkill here, but 4 thermometers. Cheap dial Exoterra floor, center tank is at 80 degrees. Strip therm cool side back wall mid tank 77 degrees. Indoor/out therm on cool side is 78-79 right on the floor. Hot side indoor/outdoor therm with indoor/outdoor humidity is 95+ sometimes.

Question: Should I have the remote in tank unit for the hot side therm right under the light and right over the UTH? Should I have the aspen substrate between the UTH and the unit or have it right on the glass bottom. Its at 96 now and she seems to still like that side. Seems like its on the hot end of the temp spectrum however.

Also,, would you have the humidity checked on the hot side or the cool side for the most accurate level. I'm thinking the light is cooking it out on the hot side??

Thanks I know its a lot, but you guys are great and can probably help me.