Is this OK?

[Yzmasmom]

Not offended at all! Just wanted to be sure that 80% with a bit of fog for a day and then drop to normal is ok.

[Mangiapane85]

Not offended at all! Just wanted to be sure that 80% with a bit of fog for a day and then drop to normal is ok.

But you said it spikes for " a few days".. and at 90%... that is way too high. And condensation is no good. You should just give me your Ball Python and put a rainbow Boa in there instead lol. kidding.... sort of..

If it were me, I would change the substrate, like now... or at least try removing some of the foil or whatever it is you're using.


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[Coluber42]

Why not remove some of the covering over the screen for those few days? Just cut a flap or partially unwrap the saran wrap or whatever until the substrate dries out some.
I've found its really helpful to have vents i can open and close depending on the weather, the temperature in the house, time of year, new substrate, etc. Just open and close as needed and you can keep the humidity very stable even when conditions change.

[Yzmasmom]

I think because of winter and the dry air, everything dries out faster. I cleaned the enclosures 7 hours ago and they are both safely mid 60s and no fog on the glass. I will churn up the bedding each day to air it out so it dries faster.

I've found spotting urine and feces is quite easy with the Mulch. Liquid urates soak into it and turn it darker. I'm able to see where they have pooped and peed and remove it. I can look into Aspen though. (We check for soilage every day to every other day. They tend to come out of their huts and hang out outside when they've gone, so it gives us a heads up.

[the_rotten1]

I use forest floor for the tank I keep my pied in, but I live in a really dry area. Even when I put a fresh layer down the humidity never goes above 70%. Humidity in my room is usually 20-40% and it's even drier outside. So I started using cypress specifically got to help with humidity issues.

Aspen is clean, dry, and asthetically pleasing if you're looking for a drier mulch. I use it for my colubrids, used to use it with my ball pythons too before I switched them over to cypress.

[Yzmasmom]

Awesome! I shall open up some space at the top whenever I add new bedding and/or try to let it air a bit more.

[PitOnTheProwl]

And condensation is no good.

Condensation is also caused by the temperature difference inside and outside of the enclosure.
My and many others have condensation on their rack tubs.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Idk I guess I'm missing something. Ball pythons aren't rainforest animals

Yes you are...........
Its Cypress mulch.
Though you can get regular cypress way cheaper at Home Depot or Lowes but you have to make sure its not treated and is pure.

[Mangiapane85]

Yes you are...........
Its Cypress mulch.
Though you can get regular cypress way cheaper at Home Depot or Lowes but you have to make sure its not treated and is pure.

I was only referencing her "it simulates a rainforest floor" comment.

So you're saying prolonged condensation is a normal and acceptable thing??


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[Mangiapane85]

Condensation is also caused by the temperature difference inside and outside of the enclosure.
My and many others have condensation on their rack tubs.

How much of a temperature difference are we talking here? My snake room stays at 78 but the warm end of the tubs in the rack are 90. And I never experience condensation.


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