My New BP Just Arrived

[ckuhn003]

I wouldn't moisten unless needed. I run Aspen in a t8 and have to be picky with where the water bowl goes to adjust humidity.

Understood. Do you think I'm ok for this time being since the humidity is high. I'd rather not stress the new snake by reorganizing the cage to get bone dry substrate in there.

[MissterDog]

Appreciate it! Been very happy w/ Garrick and I'm sure you will be as well. Congrats! What did you end up going with? So many beautiful BPs to choose from. You're right...Garrick feeds on Thursdays. I'm going to try Weds or Thurs if I can find him in the enclosure. He's been hiding ever since I opened the door to the enclosure. I went out and bought some feeders today so I'm ready.

I'm using the Vivarium Electronics TH-100 which is both a thermometer and Hygrometer. I have it Velcro'ed to the top of the cool side enclosure with the probe dangling.

http://www.reptilebasics.com/thermometers/TH-100/

So how did you solve your humidity issues? My tank glass is steamed up. I'm wondering next time if I should even moisten the reptichip.

I went with this lovely boy! https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ression-Thread!
I admit I was pretty close to getting his GHI super mojave, but mystic potions are my dream snake


For my humidity I had my cage door open overnight and pointed a fan to blow into the ventilation holes. I've also reduced the amount of substrate in some areas.

I'm still not sure if I've solved my humidity problem yet since I'm getting two different readings from two different meters (both are acurite). My glass is slightly steamed as well and one meter says it's at 75% which I'm fine with, but another is saying 81%. So I'm still trying to figure out which one to go by/which is more accurate lol. Makes me wonder if I should have just gotten the model you have haha.

For me I'm noticing it gets higher durring the day, because last night (day 2 of substrate) it was pretty stable at 65-70%. I'll be trying this tonight and I'll let you know if it makes a difference, but I was thinking of mixing a dryer substrate, taking out scoops of reptichip and trading it with reptibark or a dryer batch of reptichip.

Also I haven't thought of velcro! Did you just glue the velcro backing to the cage or was it an adhesive backing?

[ckuhn003]

I went with this lovely boy! https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ression-Thread!
I admit I was pretty close to getting his GHI super mojave, but mystic potions are my dream snake


For my humidity I had my cage door open overnight and pointed a fan to blow into the ventilation holes. I've also reduced the amount of substrate in some areas.

I'm still not sure if I've solved my humidity problem yet since I'm getting two different readings from two different meters (both are acurite). My glass is slightly steamed as well and one meter says it's at 75% which I'm fine with, but another is saying 81%. So I'm still trying to figure out which one to go by/which is more accurate lol. Makes me wonder if I should have just gotten the model you have haha.

For me I'm noticing it gets higher durring the day, because last night (day 2 of substrate) it was pretty stable at 65-70%. I'll be trying this tonight and I'll let you know if it makes a difference, but I was thinking of mixing a dryer substrate, taking out scoops of reptichip and trading it with reptibark or a dryer batch of reptichip.

Also I haven't thought of velcro! Did you just glue the velcro backing to the cage or was it an adhesive backing?

Oh yea! I remember seeing your post about the mystic potion. Super cool looking guy! You're gonna enjoy him. Can't wait to hear more about your experiences.

I'm hoping this high humidity is nothing too serious to worry about and hopefully it will come down soon. I have a feeling my pvc enclosure is doing too good of a job keeping it in!

It was just your normal velcro where both sides have a peel w/ sticky adhesive. I will say, the 1st piece came off in the cage when I took the thermometer down so I don't know how well the second piece will work.

[Sunnieskys]

That's a handsome boy you have there! Congrats!

[ckuhn003]

Oh yea! I remember seeing your post about the mystic potion. Super cool looking guy! You're gonna enjoy him. Can't wait to hear more about your experiences.

I'm hoping this high humidity is nothing too serious to worry about and hopefully it will come down soon. I have a feeling my pvc enclosure is doing too good of a job keeping it in!

It was just your normal velcro where both sides have a peel w/ sticky adhesive. I will say, the 1st piece came off in the cage when I took the thermometer down so I don't know how well the second piece will work.

Here's a pic of the thermometer pegged at 99% humidity.




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[SPIDERBALL]

Here's a pic of the thermometer pegged at 99% humidity.




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I use those thermometers too

[chakup]

I would get dry substrate in and mist as needed until find a balance. May not even have to mist if place the bowl near heat source.
A short being bothered is worth avoiding issues associated with excessive moisture.

[ckuhn003]

I would get dry substrate in and mist as needed until find a balance. May not even have to mist if place the bowl near heat source.
A short being bothered is worth avoiding issues associated with excessive moisture.

Here's what I got going on...I cleared all the substrate on the right side (cool side) and I'm running one of those portable hand held fans . The humidity has dropped from 99% down to 83 and counting! I'll then probably just put down some dry substrate or a paper towel along with a hide and minimal water in the dish.




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[MissterDog]

I'll be trying this tonight and I'll let you know if it makes a difference, but I was thinking of mixing a dryer substrate, taking out scoops of reptichip and trading it with reptibark or a dryer batch of reptichip.

Here's a follow up; Swapping out/mixing Reptichip with Reptibark was a success! Humidity is now at 70-76% and has been holding since last night instead of rising during the day.

Sounds like you've done something similar, how is it doing for you?

[ckuhn003]

Here's a follow up; Swapping out/mixing Reptichip with Reptibark was a success! Humidity is now at 70-76% and has been holding since last night instead of rising during the day.

Sounds like you've done something similar, how is it doing for you?

That's great to hear! Mine crept up again to 99% when I checked this morning. I'm going to remove the rest of it tonight and replace w/ something dry. I spoke w/ Reptichip and they said the humidity spikes for pvc and racks are normal and to just mix dry reptichip to help absorb the moisture. I have a feeling the hide which my guy has been resting under 24/7 has a bunch of condensation underneath