Humidity problems

[reptilecatlady]

Okay. To get the temp up I have two options, considering the UTH (ZooMed) isn't getting the hot side quite hot enough (the temp gun comes on Tuesday to be absolutely sure, but basically I am almost positive the temps work on my in tank thermometers due to something else I own).

1. Shine my lamp over the tub. Downfall: her cage is in my room so it makes my room very bright. But this keeps humidity nearly perfect also.

2. Set my heat fan on the dresser close to the tub and set the temp on it. Keeps the temps
Right, but zaps the humidity out of the enclosure.

Is there any way I can add humidity aside from adding water? I assume not but her dish is already kinda full. Would adding another tiny water dish even do that much good? Right now the humidity is below 40 in there.

When I get up for the day I'll turn the lamp back on but I'd love to have option B work somehow so how can I increase the humidity?

She's in a tub with Aspen substrate.


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[frostysBP]

You could make a humid hide very easy with a Tupperware container with moss inside or switch to cypress mulch or eco earth. That will holf moisture alot better and bump the humidity... the uth is to provide a hot spot right around 90 and thats about all they do. They unfortunately wont raise the ambiant temp more than a degree or two..also is your uth regulated?

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[reptilecatlady]

You could make a humid hide very easy with a Tupperware container with moss inside or switch to cypress mulch or eco earth. That will holf moisture alot better and bump the humidity... the uth is to provide a hot spot right around 90 and thats about all they do. They unfortunately wont raise the ambiant temp more than a degree or two..also is your uth regulated?

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What about buying a humidifier that lets out a "warm mist"?

The humidity right now is around 37%. It was like 60% with the lamp on it. Do you think Eco earth or mulch will improve the humidity enough?

How do you regulate a UTH? I mean, I think it is.


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[frostysBP]

A uth must be plugged in and regulated by a thermostat. ..uth unregulated can get well over 110 and can burn snakes.I highly recommend any herpstat brand thermostat....there are cheaper routes like hydrofarm. You could also use a lamp dimmer in the mean time... I switch a few of my species to cypress come winter here in Minnesota. . You can mist it and it doesn't mold....if you are located in the Minneapolis area there are a few really good reptile shop that have everything you need there...one is twin citys reptiles...they have ve thermostats in stock (very good models to) and all your substrates...there are some very knowledgeable keepers and breeders there. Are you gauges analog or digital?

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[reptilecatlady]

It's plugged in and it's on; it seems like there's nothing I could do to manipulate it. It doesn't feel very warm to the touch, I think it's alright. A temp gun is coming Tuesday though, I ordered it from Amazon. And okay, I'll go buy Cypress today. Would it be cheaper at a place like Twin Cities Reptiles vs. Petsmart? My therms are one of each but like I said I have other things temp controlled in my house I can use as baselines so I know my therms are pretty accurate but I bought the temp gun to be absolutely sure. PS I live in St. Paul.


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[frostysBP]

I would highly suggest you unplug the uth until it is regulated they can do serious damage very quick. Look up snake burns on here and you will see way im saying this....I would highly suggest going to twin city's reptiles....it in snt paul on university ave...great place with great people and 1000s of different reptiles..you name it they probably have it...the owner breeds alot of his own anmals and is a great guy and most of his employees are hobbist breeders...I believe they carry thebhoobystat thatbis pretty affordable.

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[reptilecatlady]

I know my UTH isn't too hot. I do know it's temp. It's the humidity that's the main concern right now being too dry. When I add the lamp heat vs. the heat fan the humidity is perfect. But then I can't sleep bc it's just a regular bulb. I'll go to TCR and see what they suggest- light or mulch. Can't wait to check this place out, thanks!


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[scalrtn]

The Hydrofarm "Jump Start" T-Stats work fine for UTH's, are relatively cheap, and ship quickly from Amazon. You can also use them to regulate heat tape. Herpstats and VEs are probably a better choice, but are really only a necessity if you need a proportional thermostat, e.g. to regulate radiant heat panels. I also use humid hides in the dryer months...and your snake WILL use them when it needs them.

[reptilecatlady]

The Hydrofarm "Jump Start" T-Stats work fine for UTH's, are relatively cheap, and ship quickly from Amazon. You can also use them to regulate heat tape. Herpstats and VEs are probably a better choice, but are really only a necessity if you need a proportional thermostat, e.g. to regulate radiant heat panels. I also use humid hides in the dryer months...and your snake WILL use them when it needs them.

When I go to this specialty reptile store when it opens, will they have humid hides or is it just a hide with some moss inside?


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[frostysBP]

It might not feel to warm not but they can really quick. ..if the light is bothering you you canbget a ceramic heat emitter (che) it only puts out heat not light ...pricy but they last for years.

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