how long before RI would set in?

[thegamejr]

How long would a BP need to be exposed to high humidity before they get an RI? I ask because i changed out the substrate in one of my tubs which was still slightly damp and the humidity has been at 85% for the last 4-5 hours. it should go down by 10% or so within the next day which is fine cause she is about to shed. Im just slightly worried about the exposure to it

[KMG]

You should not have any issues. Vent it out a couple times a day to help it dry out a bit.

[thegamejr]

Thank you. Iv'e pretty much been opening them for a bit to air out and that is reassuring

[MarkS]

Respiratory Infections are not caused by humidity or temperature. They are caused by disease organisms.

[thegamejr]

but doesn't high humidity over time cause the bacteria to grow? out of curiosity

[RoyalRegius]

The humidity in their natural environment is over 80% during a big chunk of the year. Your humidity can be 95%and be fine as long as the substrate isn't wet and there isn't condensation on the walls.

[Skiploder]

Having condensation on the walls does not cause an RI.

Poor cleaning practices plus high humidity creates favorable conditions for bacterial overgrowth. This bacterial overgrowth CAN result in an RI.