Bitey baby

[OuterScience]

The top of the lid of her tub is dripping with water, I'm guessing from humidity. Is there any way I can fix this? There's holes in the tub, more than enough for her to get air, but it doesn't seem to be letting too much moisture out.

[cristacake]

The top of the lid of her tub is dripping with water, I'm guessing from humidity. Is there any way I can fix this? There's holes in the tub, more than enough for her to get air, but it doesn't seem to be letting too much moisture out.

How big of a water bowl and how much water is in it? What substrate are you using? Have you sprayed down the tank recently? All of these factors and more could be contributing.

Also, I'm assuming from the visual description that you don't have any sort of hygrometer, but correct me if I'm wrong. If not, definitely get one of those. Walmart sells a cheap thermometer/hygrometer, the brand is AcuRite.

[OuterScience]

Her water bowl is the smallest I could find, maybe a palms size, but it's not completely filled, maybe only halfway. She has coconut husk bedding, because the only place that sells aspen is 40 minutes away. No, the tank hasn't been sprayed down, it's a small tub.

[cristacake]

Her water bowl is the smallest I could find, maybe a palms size, but it's not completely filled, maybe only halfway. She has coconut husk bedding, because the only place that sells aspen is 40 minutes away. No, the tank hasn't been sprayed down, it's a small tub.

Well you're doing a lot right, it must be that you live somewhere with very high humidity. My first night with my tub setup got the humidity to reach 100% too so I understand that. What helped was putting way more holes in the sides. I can't remember what size tub I have, but I think I put at least 8 holes on each short side, more on the longer sides obviously. That made an immediate difference when I dried and fanned it out. It dropped to... I believe the mid 60s within just a very short time once I put more holes in it. The temperature didn't change all that much either. I hope that helps.

[OuterScience]

I live in Florida, so the humidity is usually pretty high. My other BP is in a tank with a mesh top, and we have issues actually keeping her humidity up. I'll try putting some more holes in the side when I take her out to handle her, after giving her another day or so to get used to it. She strikes at pretty much anything.

[cristacake]

I live in Florida, so the humidity is usually pretty high. My other BP is in a tank with a mesh top, and we have issues actually keeping her humidity up. I'll try putting some more holes in the side when I take her out to handle her, after giving her another day or so to get used to it. She strikes at pretty much anything.

Have you tried picking her up in a pillowcase (or reptile bag if you have one) and then inverting it as you scoop her up so that she's covered? My BP is not shy at all about handling but knowing how much BPs like to be hidden and physically covered, I'd think that might help. That way you can also just tie it up securely and have her be in darkness while she's out of her tub, which may make her feel less anxious about being moved. Also it will keep her from biting you. Just a suggestion, not 100% sure if it will work since my baby is pretty bold and I don't have experience with timid BPs.

[OuterScience]

I'd like to be able to handle her like I do my other BP, who is pretty docile and will tolerate the kids holding and petting her. But she's been handled her whole life, so I have a long way to go with the baby. She's tried biting at our faces a couple of times.

[cristacake]

I'd like to be able to handle her like I do my other BP, who is pretty docile and will tolerate the kids holding and petting her. But she's been handled her whole life, so I have a long way to go with the baby. She's tried biting at our faces a couple of times.

Well the pillowcase thing would just be until she's acclimated to her new home and has grown out of her baby "scared of everything" phase. Remember how young they are; even though they're reptiles they still need security and stability before they can become a well-adjusted and docile pet. Some will need more patience than others, as in your baby's case

[OuterScience]

While shes in the pillowcase, is there anything specific I can do to try and calm her down? I doubt she'll be docile for a while, but it's worth trying to get her cooled down a bit.

[cristacake]

While shes in the pillowcase, is there anything specific I can do to try and calm her down? I doubt she'll be docile for a while, but it's worth trying to get her cooled down a bit.

I'd say the best thing to do is leave her completely alone until it's absolutely necessary to move her back into her tub. She may even be cranky sometimes if she's woken up from a nap/sleep. It can be hard to tell if they're sleeping (or trying to) so I would just let her be still and don't have anything moving or noisy around her that may keep her awake.