dumb question but need help

[slipknot711]

i bought a reptifogger to bring up the humidity in my viv. i noticed last night that it made my BPs bedding very damp. do I just keep it turned down instead of full blast? or do i need to hook it up a better way? sany suggestions would be appreciated

[jclaiborne]

do you have it on a timer or just constantly running? What is the humidity on the inside of the cage?

[slipknot711]

the humidity gauge doesnt get above 40%. maybe i have it up too high on the wall? not on a timer. but i refil it every morning and let it run till it runs out of water. think a timer, moving my gauge down a bit and maybe decreasing how much "fog" is being pumped out? i know how damp the aspen shavings are cant be good for his skin.

[Mr. Misha]

What kind of gauge are you using to read your humidity? The circle analog ones aren't very accurate. If your substrate stays damp, it definitely should be above 40%.

I'd suggest switching to something digital like an Acurite thermometer with a humidity sensor.

Also, definitely decrease the fog amount and add a timer. With the substrate always being so damp, your BP can develop scale rot and you have a chance of getting mold.

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[slipknot711]

ill do that tonight thank you.

[jclaiborne]

What kind of gauge are you using to read your humidity? The circle analog ones aren't very accurate. If your substrate stays damp, it definitely should be above 40%.

I'd suggest switching to something digital like an Acurite thermometer with a humidity sensor.

Also, definitely decrease the fog amount and add a timer. With the substrate always being so damp, your BP can develop scale rot and you have a chance of getting mold.

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X2 on the timer and acurite, I doubt you need to run the fogger that long I would start with only 5 minutes a day and monitor, adjust as needed.

[Mr. Misha]

Here's a link of the one I have.

http://mobile.walmart.com/#ip/Acu-Ri...mometer/896347

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[Darkbird]

Since no one asked, are you using a screen top, and if so have you covered everywhere but where the fixtures, if any, go through with a moisture barrier of some sort? Tinfoil, plastic or whatever. I agree with the other suggestions here, but you'll be fighting a losing battle with humidity if you have open screen.

[slipknot711]

Since no one asked, are you using a screen top, and if so have you covered everywhere but where the fixtures, if any, go through with a moisture barrier of some sort? Tinfoil, plastic or whatever. I agree with the other suggestions here, but you'll be fighting a losing battle with humidity if you have open screen.

i do indeed have a screen top. but i have it covered where the lights are. i wil try the suggestions i recieved today then get back everyone. ty for your help