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    Aluminum foil

    Okay so im trying to increase my humidity and temps with the aluminum foil method but ive heard that stagnant air can cause and RI, has anyone had any issues like that? How much of the lid do i cover? Im using aspen bedding, do i spray the bedding or the inside of the tank? Thank you

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    cover the entire top, or as much as you can, and cut a long slit along the front or back.

    spray the top of the hides and also spray the bedding. i don't know much about aspen, but i don't think it's the best for holding humidity. i could be wrong, though.
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    Re: Aluminum foil

    Quote Originally Posted by tttaylorrr View Post
    cover the entire top, or as much as you can, and cut a long slit along the front or back.

    spray the top of the hides and also spray the bedding. i don't know much about aspen, but i don't think it's the best for holding humidity. i could be wrong, though.
    I dont know what u mean by cutting a slit on the front and back. What about the risk of having an RI? I would hate myself if one of the snakes get one

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    Re: Aluminum foil

    Quote Originally Posted by Gc99 View Post
    I dont know what u mean by cutting a slit on the front and back.
    use a sharp object to cut into the tinfoil and make an opening going along either the front or back of the enclosure. this will allow airflow.

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    What about the risk of having an RI? I would hate myself if one of the snakes get one
    as long as the air has the ability to move it will be fine. i've used saran wrap on my 20gal with slits cut into it for over 2 years and have never had a problem.
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    This is done by 95% of snake owners that have Glass Aquariums so as far as the RI info not sure.. Im sure that has to do with someone trapping bacteria without air/vents. PVC enclosures manufactured for snakes only have a couple Vents on each side. Just like tttaylorrr explained is the correct way for a DIY. I have a CHE on a tank I use for quarantine so about 2/3rds is covered w/foil & the far end open for the CHE. Another tank I have (40 gal Long) is completely covered in Plexyglass with a vent on each end. 100% ok
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    I have never heard of a BP getting an RI from stagnant air. Chances are you will be opening the enclosure a couple times a week to feed, water, maintenance, take the snake out. It would have to be in the sealed enclosure for weeks for the air to get that stagnant.

    Don't worry about sealing it up. The air will be exchanged regularly by you opening the enclosure.
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    Re: Aluminum foil

    I had better results with a towel on top when I had a glass tank. Keep it damp and you should be alright. Never had an RI issue. Also, putting sphagnum moss in the tank and keeping that damp will help. Put some in the hides too.

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    Re: Aluminum foil

    Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
    I have never heard of a BP getting an RI from stagnant air. Chances are you will be opening the enclosure a couple times a week to feed, water, maintenance, take the snake out. It would have to be in the sealed enclosure for weeks for the air to get that stagnant.

    Don't worry about sealing it up. The air will be exchanged regularly by you opening the enclosure.
    Duhhhh! Of course! How didnt i think of that? I open it every day for handling and cleaning (i dont handle 2 days after they eat)

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    Re: Aluminum foil

    Quote Originally Posted by SKO View Post
    I had better results with a towel on top when I had a glass tank. Keep it damp and you should be alright. Never had an RI issue. Also, putting sphagnum moss in the tank and keeping that damp will help. Put some in the hides too.

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    Can i put the moss on top of the aspen? Like, lets say a corner of the tank? And just leave it there?

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    Re: Aluminum foil

    Quote Originally Posted by Gc99 View Post
    Can i put the moss on top of the aspen? Like, lets say a corner of the tank? And just leave it there?

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    Yeah that's what I did. Had cypress mulch and then some miss on each side if the tank. Kept the towel and moss damp and had perfect sheds every time

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