Help! Humidity issues

[BPGator]

ill definitely check out the ceramic bulb! You think that'll help with humidity?
also, his heating pad is on the outside of the cage underneath, and there's an inch of substrate between his area and the warmed glass. On top of that if I feel the dirt it's just mildly warm, so I don't believe it could burn him. Plus if he got too warm he could just go to the other side of the tank. I'm not ruling a thermostat out as it is a good idea, but that's something I'll look Into once I have the humidity figured out and a healthy snake. (I had to pay 500 in vet bills cause he was sick when I got him so I don't have extra money lying around)
Thank you for the links!

I thought you said you didn't want light on. Plus the ceramic is a more efficient heat source.

I understand the UTH is on the outside and you have substrate on the inside. Ball pythons will burrow closer to the heat source over time. You may think it will just go to the cool side to cool off but it will not. These animals are stupid and will burn themselves. It is always recommended that the temp UNDER the substrate be around 90°. Yes your substrate on top will be cooler but your snake can find it's way down to the warmer spot. His spot on top of the substrate should not feel warm to you - your hand is 98° so if it feels warm there's a chance it's too hot for him. Making sure it's not too hot is more important than humidity in the short term.


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