How to lower humidity

[Zlo98]

I just finished setting up my tank for the ball python I am getting later this week and everything is perfect execpt for the fact that my humidity is a bit high. Right now its sitting at 72% with a ceiling fan on. How can I lower the humidity? I am using repti-bark as substrate right now if that helps.

[JoshSloane]

I always find these posts funny because in Denver we are constantly waging an epic battle to increase humidity. It should level out in a day or two. You can always increase ventilation to help

[Monty's_Mom]

72% is fine. Clean the tank thoroughly more often, do a complete substrate change and let your nose tell you if there are problems. A musty or any other gross scent tells you when you have to take action.

I notice you have another thread inquiring if you need a heat lamp. After reading both of these, I suggest getting a 50 watt red light lamp just in case you might need it in the future. You might not but better to have it and not need it. A heat lamp will reduce humidity but again, 72% is fine.

[mikesmelly]

72% isn't an issue, it will lower in a day or two once your substrate dries a little.

[John1982]

Adding ventilation is the easiest way to reduce humidity.

[Albert Clark]

72% isn't an issue, it will lower in a day or two once your substrate dries a little.

Take out half of the reptibark and thin out the amount you have in the tank. That should help.

[Zlo98]

Thanks! I came home today and the humidity was at 60% so I think that it just needed to settle. This forum has help me so much in preparing for getting a snake so thanks!