Humidity issue

[bcr229]

What you say make sense. However in my case I was having a problem with TOO MUCH Humidity.

My adult snake was only staying on the cool side and laying in the water bowl. Thus splashing it out daily.

Humidity went to 80 + and temp dropped to 68 and she was loving it!

I've had all the foil caps off for 3 wks now to keep it stable at 60%.

Fire risk? The cardboard is wrapped, and keep it 1/4 " + away from lamp. It only gets warm.

So for the time being, I'm quite satisfied with coconut husk substrate and foil cap regulators for humidity control for me.

Your problem is easier to fix by using a larger water bowl but only fill it 1/4 to 1/3 of the way up, so when the snake climbs in the water doesn't overflow.

Also, I was concerned with the fire risk since OP's snake is in an elementary school classroom environment, based on other posts. So, all one of the kids has to do is put that heat lamp in slightly the wrong spot, and that cardboard is going to scorch. You're likely more careful with your setup.